Tag Archives: Nicholas the Wonderworker

Ten Miracle-Working Icons of Saint Nicholas

Posted on December 20, 2012 by iconreader

“There is no icon like Nicholas.” -Russian proverb Saint Nicholas the Wonderworker (feastday: Dec 6/19) is one of the most beloved Saints of the Church. He is loved by so many because God has revealed St. Nicholas to be an … Continue reading →

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The Ninety-Three Mile Procession of St Nicholas’ Icon

Posted on June 11, 2012 by iconreader

An annual procession of a miraculous icon of St Nicholas the Wonder-worker has just finished, with around 35,000 pilgrims participating in the ninety-three mile round trip.

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Why Christ and the Theotokos are in Icons of St Nicholas

Posted on December 4, 2011 by iconreader

In many icons of Nicholas, the Saint is shown flanked by Jesus Christ and the Mother of God either in medallions or, especially later, resting upon clouds. This is recalling a miracle from St Nicholas’ life.

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Nicholas the Wonderworker | An Icon of a Bishop

Posted on December 4, 2011 by iconreader

“If anything happens to God, we have always got St Nicholas” -Russian proverb Throughout the Christian churches, it is difficult to think of a Saint as well-loved as St Nicholas the Wonder-Worker, honoured on Dec 6th and every Thursday of … Continue reading →

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