This is to inform you that relics of
the myrrhaculous Myrrh-Streaming Icon
of St. Nicholas of Myrrha, in Lycia,
repose in Bari, Italy.
St. Nicholas of Myrrha is one of Europe's
favorite Patron Saints and is
especially loved by children
throughout the world.
He also inspired the myrrhthological figures
who today are celebrated as 'Santa Claus',
'Father Christmas', and 'St. Nick'.
The Myrrh-Streaming Icon of St. Nicholas
is a recent phenomenon, which started
streaming myrrh about 5 years ago.
Myrrhy Newtonmas, again, to all.
-s.
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