Saint Nikolaos - the protector of the sailors

Saint Nikolaos, the Archbishop Myron in Lykia is one of the most miraculous and beloved saints of the Orthodox Church.

Innumerable churches have been built to honor him and crowds hurry to ask through their prayers for his intervention to God.

 

Saint Nikolaos is the protector of the sailors. His icon is at the bridge of every ship and innumerable churches in harbors, islands as well as many people bear his name.

It is him who sailors call, when there is trouble: Saint Nikolaos, help me!

 

He holds a special place for Russians, who honour him with pomp and circumstance.