5/21/2023 0 Comments Saints by Ruth Sanderson![]() ![]() We have missed you, our Brother." "Yes indeed," said Nicholas. Seeing he was now awake, the other bishops said, "So much has happened while you slept, Nicholas. In Nicaea, awakened at table, Nicholas yawned and rubbed his eyes. Nicholas blessed the sailors and, returned. The grateful sailors thanked God for their rescue. The sun came out over a sea once again calm. Nicholas raised his hands" the waves calmed and thunder and lightning stopped. Sailors, clinging to the ship, cried to Nicholas for help. The sails were shredded and the masts broken as if they were toothpicks. A mighty storm raged, putting a ship in great danger. After traveling a long way, he came to a place in the middle of the sea. Once during dinner, it looked as if Bishop Nicholas had dozed off, weary of the whole thing and unable to stay awake.Īs he slept, Nicholas heard voices calling his name, and, leaving his sleeping body leaning on the table, he followed the voices. When all the bishops were gathered together in Nicaea to decide the great question threatening to split the early church, there were many long speeches. Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Pin on Pinterest email Print Saint Nicholas, Protector of Sailorsįrom Saints Lives & Illuminations, by Ruth Sanderson, Eerdmans, 2003 Purchase from, amazon.ca, or .uk ![]()
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