Naughty or Nice? That Time St. Nicholas Punched a Heretic at the Council of Nicea

Saint Nicholas was a real person with a complex history, including one surprising story you've probably never heard about. Nicholas resided in modern-day Turkey, where he served as a bishop and patron saint of sailors. As an early father of the church, Nicholas suffered for his faith in Christ and even took a forcefully bold stand one time. Saint Nicholas was a real person with a complex history, including one surprising story you've probably never heard about. Nicholas resided in modern-day Turkey, where he served as a bishop and patron saint of sailors. As an early father of the church, Nicholas suffered for his faith in Christ and even took a forcefully bold stand one time. December 18, 2025 at 09:33PM December 18, 2025 at 09:33PM