Saint Nicholas Essay

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Confirmation Saint Project: Saint Nicholas The Saint I chose for my Confirmation Saint Project was Saint Nicholas. Saint Nicholas is the patron saint of children and students. He had a reputation for secret gift-giving, such as putting coins in the shoes of those who left them out for him. There one legend tells how during a famine a evil butcher lured three children into his house where he killed and placed their remains in a barrel to cure because he was planning to sell them off as ham. When Saint Nicholas visited the area to care for the hungry he not only saw through the butcher’s horrific crime but he also resurrected the three boys from the barrel by his prayers. There is also another story that after his death the townspeople of Myra were celebrating him on the eve of his feast day when pirates came and stole treasure and one little boy named Basilios. Basilios became the rulers cupbearer and for the next year when waited on the king, bringing his wine in a beautiful golden cup. As the next Saint Nicholas’ feast day came closer Basilios’ mother would not join in on the festivities because it was the day her son was taken. However she was persuaded to have a simple observance at home with prayers for Basilios’ safekeeping. Meanwhile while Basilios was doing his tasks as cupbearer he was suddenly whisked up and away. Saint Nicholas appeared to the terrified boy, blessed him, and set him down at his home back in Myra in front of his parents still holding the king’s golden cup. The reason I chose this saint for my project was because he takes care of children and I love kids. I like teaching them and helping them with their problems no matter how small it is. I chose him as my saint because I realized that we have to help children because they are the future of our world. They will continue everything that we have started and it is our job to put them on

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