St. Nicholas at Sea NoteCards

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December 6th
Troparion (Tone 4)
Your works of justice showed you to your congregation a canon of faith, the likeness of humility, a teacher of abstinence, O Father, Bishop Nicholas. Wherefore, by humility you achieved exaltation, and by meekness, richness. Intercede, therefore, with Christ to save our souls.

Born in Asia Minor, St. Nicholas was favored by God with the power of miracles. He was a beloved Bishop in the Church. He used his inheritance to provide dowries for three sisters who were about to be sold into slavery due to their family's poverty. He is famous for his love for children and his name and reputation have been transformed by modern folklore into "Santa Claus." He is credited with several miraculous rescues of sailors at sea. This painting depicts this aspect of St. Nicholas' ministry. He participated in the Council of Nicea in 325, until he was ejected for slapping the heretic Arius on the face. After a period of penance, he was restored to office. He clearly knew what was right and what was wrong.

This painting was done by Nicholas Bendas of Doylestown, Pennsylvania, in 1997. Nick was 9 years old at the time. It is translucent gel paint on clear acetate.

The note cards are 6-1/4" x 4-5/8" and come with corresponding envelopes. They are blank inside and have the text above on the back. Single cards, mix & match, are $1 each. $9 in packs of 10.

Order #nc-003