Bead «St. Nicholas the Wonderworker. Prayer».

St. Nicholas the Wonderworker was bishop in the city of Myra, the capital of Lycia. Even during his life he became famous for miracles, which he continues to work beyond the grave. St. Nicholas is prayed to for intercession by the needy, the innocently condemned, students, travelers, sailors and merchants, the sick. St. Nicholas peacefully reposed on December 19, 342. His incorrupt relics have rested since 1087 in Italy, in the city of Bari. The saint's memory is celebrated on December 19 (6) and May 22 (9) – the day of the translation of the relics. On the opposite side of the item is placed the text of the prayer to the saint: «Holy servant of God Nicholas, pray to God for me, a sinner».