saint nikolaos 3D print model

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Nicholas is often venerated as a bringer of light and hope to the faithful. His feast day marks the beginning of winter and celebrates his generosity in saving three boys from execution. He is typically depicted in Byzantine mosaics as beardless and with dark skin, emphasizing his connection to the sun. This characterization stands out from other representations of saints in Orthodox art. In Eastern European folklore, Nicholas' intervention on behalf of sailors at sea has led him being hailed a patron of mariners.