Saint Nicholas Spiritual Supplies Questions and Answers

[Mama Micki]

St. Nicholas was the Bishop of Myra, in what is now Turkey. After his death, his relics were moved to Bari, Italy. He had been wealthy, but gave away his wealth to the needy.

One story tells of three girls whose parents could not afford dowries, so were going to sell them into prostitution. Nicholas threw three bags of gold through the window, so the girls could marry and is usually pictured with three gold balls.

He also prevented innocent men from execution, and raised some boys from the dead who had been murdered by a butcher.

Of course, in America, he became known as Santa Claus, and is associated with the generous, giving spirit of Christmas.

There is a Russian belief that he has a set of keys to heaven, and he is much more lenient with entry than St. Peter!

He is the patron of children, brides, women who want to get married, sailors, single women, unwed mothers, those in need, prisoners, beasts of burden, pawnbrokers, brewers, distillers, butchers, and merchants. His feast day is December 6.

[Devi Spring]

Thank you for your info Mama Micki.

I have a client who is Russian, and she said that St. Nicholas is their go-to saint for pretty much any and everything there. She told me that he's believed to be a miracle worker that can positively resolve any situation, not just the ones related to his "official" patronages. She was kind enough to bring me a lovely blessed Orthodox icon of him from her last visit home.

[Mama Micki]

I was suprised to find out the number of churches worldwide that are named for St. Nicholas: Orthodox, Catholic, and Anglican/Episcopalian.

Lucky Mojo products dedicated to him include oil, sachet powder, incense, and bath salts.

[catherineyronwode]

See this nice write-up and picture at AIRR:
http://readersandrootworkers.org/wiki/Saint_Nicholas

[Jasmina]

Us in the Slavic countries that are Russian Orthodox usually have like a "house saint" (куќна слава) and that saint is celebrated each year with a feast. People do go to them for anything and everything.

My grandfathers Saint was St Nicholas (namesake) and from my husbands side they have had the same house Saint. Is it O.K. to put his icon on my ancestors altar where my grandfathers picture is? There is pics of my moms parents as well there and they did not have a particular Saint.

Should I try to connect with him because of these reasons? I love that LM carries his oil!

Jasmina

[Mama Micki]

An icon, statue, or picture of St. Nicholas would bless any home and would be appropriate for your ancestor altar, since he is your grandfather's patron saint.

Nice offerings for St. Nicholas are a donation to a children's charity, hay for his horse, gold, keys, or an alcoholic beverage. I have been giving him Goldschlager, a cinnamon liqueur with real gold flakes.

[Jasmina]

Thanks Mama Micki

[heartexalted]

I am planning to work with St. Nicholas for finances. Last night, I printed a photo of a statue of him (in garb that kinda resembles Santa Claus but still looks "saintly"), prayed to him, and made an offering of a candle dressed in olive oil, frankincense, and a dollar bill (which I vowed to use as charity after I remove it from his space). I did not ask for anything specifically, except that my prayer and offering be accepted by him. (After all, don't want to start saying "give me money" right away.)

The frankincense (as an incense stick) and candle seemed to burn away VERY quickly, and earlier today, I found two dollar coins in the change area of a vending machine. (I sometimes check vending machines to see if anyone left change there.) After holding it for a moment to see if anyone would come to claim it, I went on my way. So now, I'm wondering if I should give him just one of the coins or BOTH (as a gesture of good will)? Don't want to get him expecting me to donate EVERY little bit extra that I acquire.

Also, in general, I was wondering if it's a good idea to offer to give more to charity, the more I make. For example, "If I drawn in X dollars per month in income, I'll donate Y dollars per week to charity. If I bring in [greater amount of income], then I'll donate [greater amount of charity]." Or, would it be frowned upon to attempt to "wheel and deal" in such a manner?

Finally, would it be good to also ask for some extra cash for a new LM order (that would include some items just for him)?

[Mama Micki]

Promising a tithe (10%) of whatever you receive has been practiced since Biblical times. It has nothing to do with wheeling and dealing.

[heartexalted]

Promising a tithe (10%) of whatever you receive has been practiced since Biblical times. It has nothing to do with wheeling and dealing.

Ah, that helps...thank you!

[dorothybaez]

He is also a patron of the falsely accused.I have a folk art sculpture of him next to my court case table.

[Mama Micki]

The story is that he saved some innocent men that were about to be executed. St. Nicholas could be petitioned along with Justo Juez by those who have been wrongfully charged with a crime.

[dorothybaez]

Yes! I use Justo Juez (for justice with mercy), St. Nicholas (for the falsely accused and those who help them), Juan Soldado (for the falsely accused and imprisoned children), St. Raymond Nonatus (for orphans, and the falsely accused) and the Child of Atocha (for care of prisoners.)

[Mama Micki]

The feast day for St. Nicholas was December 6, this past Thursday. However, he is associated with Christmas season in his guise as Santa Claus. Light a red or green candle dressed with his oil (smells wonderful!) and pray for the poor, the discouraged, the lonely, and all children this holiday season. If you can, make a donation to charity and remember St. Nicholas' spirit of generosity all year.

[catherineyronwode]

Saint Nicholas Glass-Encased Vigil Candle, Fixed

Use in Magic:
Petition Saint Nicholas (Santa Claus) to bring prosperity to bakers, brewers, brides, sailors, children, and pawnbrokers.

Spell Methods:
Dress and fix vigil light candles with oils plus optional herbs or dusting sachets, and pray for your desires, add a written petition, photo, or seal; burn in a fire-safe place.

Product Details:
Green wax, 8" tall glass-encased Vigil Candle, fixed with oils, herbs, and prayer.

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Saint Nicholas Glass-Encased Vigil Candle, Fixed
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