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171de the holy Body of Christ.</p> 172<p>He saved the city of Myra from famine by appearing to the master of a vessel laden with corn, and telling him to discharge his cargo at the harbor there. Later the man of God saved the lives of three Roman officers unjustly accused of conspiracy, by appearing in a dream to the Emperor Constantine and to he perfidious Prefect Avlavius. Full of gratitude to the <span class="highlightedSearchTerm">Saint</span> for their deliverance, the three soldiers became monks.</p> 173<p>On many other occasions after his death as well as during his lifetime, <span class="highlightedSearchTerm">Saint</span> <span class="highlightedSearchTerm">Nicholas</span> has miraculously assisted ships in distress and people making voyages, and so is venerated as the protector of all who sail the seas. Thus, one day during a gale, he appeared at the helm of a ship in distress and brought it safely to port; and on another occasion, he rescued a passenger who fell overboard crying, “<span class="highlightedSearchTerm">Saint</span> <span class="highlightedSearchTerm">Nicholas</span>, help me!” and at once found himself at home surrounded by his astounded family.</p> 174<p>For many years the holy Bishop was, as the presence of Christ, a friend of man and good shepherd to his faithful; there was no misfortune that would not move him to compassion, no injustice that he would not redress, no discord that he would not allay. Wherever he happened to be, his illumined countenance and the atmosphere of radiant peace surrounding him were instantly recognizable. When he fell asleep in peace his people lamented the loss of their pastor and their providence, through whom they had received so many benefits, but the angels and <span class="highlightedSearchTerm">Saint</span>s rejoiced with great joy to receive the meek <span class="highlightedSearchTerm">Nicholas </span>among them. His holy relics, placed in a church built in his honor at Myra, were venerated by crowds of pilgrims every year. One day the Devil, unable to tolerate the glory that shone from <span class="highlightedSearchTerm">Saint</span> <span class="highlightedSearchTerm">Nicholas</span>’ tomb, took the form of a poor old woman and accosted some pilgrims who were leaving for Myra, lamenting that she was not able herself to travel, and entrusting them with a flask of oil for the lamps that burned perpetually before the shrine. During the voyage, <span class="highlightedSearchTerm">Nicholas</span> appeared to the ship’s captain and told him to throw the oil into the sea. No sooner had he done so than the surface of the water caught fire and swirled about in blazing eddies to the terror of the passengers, who gave thanks to God for having saved the sanctuary through his <span class="highlightedSearchTerm">Saint</span>. In 1087, after Myra had fallen to the Saracens, the holy relics of <span class="highlightedSearchTerm">Saint</span> <span class="highlightedSearchTerm">Nicholas </span>were transferred to Bari in the south of Italy, accompanied by many miracles, and there they are venerated to this day (cf. May 9).</p> 175<p><span class="highlightedSearchTerm">Saint</span> <span class="highlightedSearchTerm">Nicholas</span>, with <span class="highlightedSearchTerm">Saint</span> George, is one of the <span class="highlightedSearchTerm">Saint</span>s most beloved by Christian people in the East as well as in the West. The churches dedicated to him are as countless as the places and the faithful named after him. He is especially revered by the Russian people as the protector of crops, and in the West he is regarded as the patron of schoolchildren and of young people in general.</p> 176<p>The feast and commemoration of Saint Nicholas is celebrated on December 6th with the Divine Liturgy of Saint John Chrysostom which is conducted on the morning of the feast and preceded by a Matins (Orthros) service. A Great Vespers is conducted on the evening before the day of the Feast.</p> 177<p>Scripture readings for the feast are the following: At Vespers: The first reading is a compilation of passages from Proverbs 10:7, 3:13-15, and 8:4-17; Proverbs 10:31-11:12; Wisdom of Solomon 4:7-15. At the Matins: John 10:1-9. At the Divine Liturgy: <a href="http://www.goarch.org/chapel/lectionary.asp?type=epistle&code=226&event=325" target="_self">Hebrews 13:17-21</a>; <a href="http://www.goarch.org/chapel/lectionary.asp?type=gospel&code=174&event=325&DL=EN" target="_self">Luke 6:17-23</a>. (If the feast falls on a Sunday the Gospel readings may vary.)</p> 178<p><span style="color: #3f71a7;"><strong style="line-height: 1.5;">Apolytikion in the Fourth Tone</strong></span></p> 179<p><span data-mce-mark="1">The truth of things hath revealed thee to thy flock as a rule of faith, an icon of meekness, and a teacher of temperance; for this cause, thou hast achieved the heights by humility, riches by poverty. O Father and Hierarch </span><span class="highlightedSearchTerm" data-mce-mark="1">Nicholas</span><span data-mce-mark="1">, intercede with Christ God that our souls be saved.</span></p> 180<p><span style="color: #3f71a7;"><strong>Kontakion in the Third Tone</strong></span></p> 181<p><span class="highlightedSearchTerm">Saint</span>ly One, (St. <span class="highlightedSearchTerm">Nicholas</span>) in Myra you proved yourself a priest; for in fulfilling the Gospel of Christ, venerable One, you laid down your life for your people and saved the innocent from death. 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