Scientists claim / say that Saint Nicholas was born in 272 in the city of Myra and died in 342 in the city of Myra (Demre-Antalya). When Nicholas died, they buried him in a church in the city of Antalya. This church is called St. Nicholas Church in Antalya city. St. Nicholas lived there and it was the person who expanded his school and became a consul in Myra-Antalya. Also, scientists know that St. Mikołaj used to come to Nike (Iznik) to participate and conduct console meetings there every time. Even so, he was punished for these actions and at the same time for being a Christian by the Byzantine emperor. Because, the Byzantine believed in paganism during this period but he was later left free by Emperor Constantine the Great.
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