Traditional Later Miracles

These later St. Nicholas associated miracles are told in basic re-tellings. They are drawn from ancient sources, Orthodox tradition, and The Golden Legend. They form the core of the St. Nicholas tradition. Many of them are included in the interactive story painting, Life & Miracles of Saint Nicholas.

Life of Nicholas
Early Miracles
Later Miracles

Stories included in the story painting, Life & Miracles of Saint Nicholas

Oil and Water flask given to pilgrims

A Surprise Ending saving Demetrios from the sea

The Deceitful Borrower a hollow staff and a cart

The Dishonest Man from Bavaria what is a horse worth?

The Guardian beating Nicholas' image

Icon Power the dishonest Polovtsian

Water as Sign encouragement to faith

Dragon Charmer village relief

The Saint and the Prince King Stephen Decani of Serbia

Unexpected Treasure help for a monastery

Lost and Found baby in Kyiv

Miraculous Redemption carpet exchange

Arrogance Humbled Patriarch Athanasios

Rescue by Stone three merchants overboard

Faith Rewarded coins lent and repaid

St. Joseph, the Hymnographer has a vision

The Miraculous Return of a Cow

Classic Primary Sources
Life of St. Nicholas shown in images
Modern Miracles
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