Akathist to Saint and Wonderworker Nicholas, Archbishop of Myra in Lycia
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Memory: December 19, May 22 - Transfer of the relics of the saint and wonderworker from Myra in Lycia to Bar, August 11 - Christmas, October 5 - Cathedral of Tula saints
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The life of Nicholas the Wonderworker
The great servant and saint of the Lord, Nicholas the Wonderworker, is known for his many miracles and mercy to people. He healed the sick, saved people from troubles and unjustified accusations. Gave alms to the poor. He protected the sailors with his prayers.
The great saint was born in the Lycian region, in the city of Patara. The date of his birth is not known for certain. Approximately, it was in the 2nd half of the 3rd century.
Nikolai's parents were religious and pious people. However, the Lord did not give them children. And, they fervently prayed that he would send them a child, promising to devote him to the service of God. Their prayers were finally heard.
Nicholas showed miracles from infancy. During his baptism, he himself stood on his feet. And this sacrament took a long time.
He also observed fasts when he was still a small child. Quite early, he mastered literacy and read diligently the scriptures. In his youth, he was ordained a priest. He was distinguished by wisdom. People from afar also came to him for help, since the fame of his talents very soon went beyond the boundaries of his native city.
Nikolai made a pilgrimage to Jerusalem. He sailed there on a ship together with other pilgrims. He was the eldest on this journey. Even before setting off, Nicholas predicted a terrible storm and the death of the ship and people. But, with his prayers, he was able to pacify the bad weather. They arrived calmly in the Sacred Lands. There Nicholas visited all the holy places.
During this pilgrimage, he wanted to get away from the world, devoting himself to the desert life. But, the Lord, having appeared to him in a dream, ordered him to return to the people. More than once then Nikolai wanted to retire, but a different fate was prepared for him by the Lord, who all the time stopping him from this.
After the death of the bishop in Lyrah, this dignity was transferred to Nicholas. The Lord pointed to him, as to his chosen one, to one of the priests in a dream.
During the reign of the emperor Diocletian, 284 - 305 years were marked by Christian persecution. Nicholas was also put in prison along with other righteous men. He consoled them in every possible way and supported them, calling for patience.
Under Constantine he was released and returned to his diocese.
Nicholas had a meek character, he was merciful and patient. However, this did not prevent him from zealously defending the faith, destroying pagan temples and denouncing heretics. Once, they even deprived him of his dignity, for too violent behavior. After that he was restored to his rights, since the Lord showed evidence that Nicholas was acting on his behalf.
Nikolai lived to a ripe old age. He died between 345 - 351 years. His relics were incorruptible and oozing healing myrrh.
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