Born in Greece to wealthy Christian parents, Nicholas was orphaned as a child when they died during a plague.
From an early age, he used his inheritance to aid the poor, giving rise to the tradition of giving gifts on his feast day.
After becoming a bishop, he suffered both prison and torture for his faith. He fought valiantly against heresies and paganism, eventually dying peacefully in his own diocese at Myra.
 
 This print is part of the "Happy Saint" collection by Anna Morelli. 
 
The image is professionally printed, hand-signed by the artist, and comes enclosed in a plastic sleeve to ensure protection.