Saint Nicholas, who is also known as ‘Nicholas of Myra’ or ‘Nicholas of Bari,’ was a fourth century saint and Greek Bishop of Myra (today’s Demre, Turkey). Brought up in devotional surroundings, he became a Bishop at a young age. He was known for providing for the poor and needy, and is also called as ‘Nicholas the Wonder-worker,’ because of the several miracles accredited to his legendary life. St. Nicholas is the Patron Saint of unmarried girls, children, sailors, prisoners, students, merchants, and also places including Russia, Greece, Moscow among others. St. Nicholas Church in Myra, where his remains were kept, became a pilgrimage, but centuries after his death the relics were moved to Bari, Italy, and were enshrined in ‘Basilica di San Nicola.’ One of the most popular minor Saint, his feast day is observed on December 6 as ‘St. Nicholas Day’ and children in several countries receive gifts on this day. His habit of secret gift-giving became a base for the legend of Santa Claus, derived from his Dutch name ‘Sinterklaas.’