70+ Postcards and pictures with St. Nicholas Day

Every year on December 19, the Orthodox Church remembers St. Nicholas the Wonderworker, one of the most beloved saints not only in Russia, but throughout the world. He is considered a defender of the underprivileged, a patron saint of travelers and sailors. They pray to St. Nicholas for healing from diseases, resolving financial problems, restoring justice and guiding him on the righteous path. Izvestia has prepared postcards and congratulations on an important church holiday, which can be shared on MAX, Telegram, WhatsApp (owned by Meta, a company recognized as extremist in Russia) and other social networks.

Beautiful pictures and postcards on St. Nicholas Day on December 19th

Nicholas the Wonderworker was born in the 3rd century in the Greek colony of Lycia in Asia Minor. From the very first days of life, the baby showed signs of future great glory. The first miracle happened when he was born — he cured his mother of a serious illness. And during the baptism, the future saint stood in the font for three hours without anyone's support.

From an early age, Nicholas diligently studied the Holy Scriptures. He spent whole days in the temple, and devoted his nights to prayer and reading spiritual books. When the boy grew older, his uncle, Bishop Nicholas of Patara, made his nephew a reader in the church, and then elevated him to the rank of priest. After the death of his parents, Nicholas gave away all his possessions and devoted himself entirely to the service of God.

Soon Nicholas became famous as a defender of orphans, widows and the poor. One day, the saint found out that his neighbor, a rich merchant in the past, had completely gone bankrupt. The man had three daughters. Desperate to find decent husbands for them, the merchant was going to send the girls to a brothel. Then Nikolai began to secretly plant bags of gold in his neighbor's house. Thanks to this, the father was able to collect a dowry for his daughters and marry them off without discrediting the honor of the girls.

This episode from the life of the saint formed the basis of the tale of Santa Claus. According to legend, one of the bags that Nicholas threw out the window to a poor merchant got into a stocking hung out to dry. This is where the Catholic tradition of putting Christmas gifts in stockings came from, and the saint himself became the prototype of the Western "Santa Claus."

St. Nicholas is also revered as the patron saint of sailors and travelers. This is due to another episode in the saint's life — once, on his way to Alexandria, he resurrected a sailor who had fallen from the mast. Subsequently, Nikolai repeatedly came to the aid of drowning and storm-stricken people.

The fame of Nicholas and his virtues spread rapidly in Lycia. After the death of the former bishop, the Council could not elect a successor for a long time. Then one of the bishops received a divine revelation that the pulpit should be given to the first person to enter the church in the morning. This man turned out to be Nikolai.

The beginning of the saint's episcopal ministry fell during the difficult times of persecution for Christians. Nicholas was imprisoned for preaching the gospel. But despite all the hardships, he remained firm in his faith and strengthened the spirit of other Christians. When Emperor Constantine came to power, the saint returned to his flock and became famous as an ardent fighter against heresy and paganism. There is an unconfirmed legend, but it has become part of the church tradition, that during the First Ecumenical Council in Nicaea, Nicholas slapped the heretic Arius in the face, for which he was even defrocked. However, after the miraculous appearance of the Virgin, the bishop was pardoned.

Nicholas died around the year 345 in the Worlds. His veneration in Russia began in the XI century and quickly became widespread. The feast in honor of the saint, celebrated on December 19, the day of his repose, was popularly called "Nicholas the Winter". On this day, bratchins were held — large feasts in which all the villagers participated. Unmarried girls prayed to "Father Nicholas" for a meeting with their betrothed, men for a rich harvest and good livestock, and women for the health of family members. The children were given sweet gifts, which were hidden under the pillow.

On St. Nicholas Day, solemn divine services are held in churches, and processions are also organized in churches consecrated in honor of the saint. After the service, many believers arrange modest feasts with their family or spend time with their relatives.

Colorful postcards can be used to congratulate your loved ones on the winter holiday of St. Nicholas the Wonderworker. They often depict the saint himself, church domes and winter landscapes. You can add warm wishes to the picture. Below are examples of postcards and greetings that can be shared on social networks.

Sincere congratulations in prose on the Day of St. Nicholas the Wonderworker on December 19th

"I cordially congratulate you on the great and joyful feast Day of St. Nicholas the Wonderworker! May the speedy helper and all-loving intercessor not leave your house with his mercy. I wish that through the prayers of the saint of God there would always be peace and harmony in your life, and in difficult times you would feel his invisible support. May your faith grow stronger, hope not fade, and love for others multiply. May St. Nicholas protect you on all paths of life, bestowing health, peace of mind and blessings in all good endeavors!"

"Happy feast of St. Nicholas the Winter, happy St. Nicholas the Wonderworker Day! May this bright day fill your heart with childish joy and warm hope. I wish St. Nicholas to help you overcome difficulties, sorrows and doubts. May mutual understanding and comfort reign in your family, and the intercession of the great saint will become a reliable shield from all adversities. Strong faith, spiritual strength, and the quiet joy that gives us hope in God's help!"

"Congratulations on the Memorial Day of St. Nicholas, our gracious intercessor! His life is an example of how a simple human kindness can become a great miracle. May there be a place for selfless love and mercy in our hearts. I wish that your prayers, offered on this day, were answered, and that the help of St. Nicholas arrived on time. Peace to your home, prosperity and God's blessing!"

"On St. Nicholas the Wonderworker's Day, I sincerely wish you to feel the special grace and warmth of this holiday. May the great saint of God, the patron saint of travelers, guide you on the right path, protect you from everyday storms and adversities. I wish your life to be filled with good deeds and bright faith. May there be harmony in the family and success in work, through the prayers of our speedy helper, St. Nicholas!"

"Congratulations on Nikola zimny! This holiday is like the first ray of Christmas hope, reminding us that miracles are possible, and kindness is stronger than any cold. May St. Nicholas, known for his generosity to children, bless your children as well, giving them health, obedience and joy. And I wish you, the adults, wisdom, patience and firm faith, which work real miracles in the life of the family. Grace and love!"

"Dear friends, happy Feast of St. Nicholas the Wonderworker! May the example of his life, full of compassion and active love, inspire us to be kinder and more responsive. I wish that the hospitality and mutual understanding that the saint himself so appreciated would never run out in your home. May the intercession of St. Nicholas save you from all sorrows, and every new day will be filled with hope for the best. I wish you good health, warmth and peace of mind!"

"Congratulations on the Day of the great Intercessor and Wonderworker, St. Nicholas! On this day, I would like to wish that his prayerful help always accompanies you, as he accompanies sailors in a stormy sea. May no life storm lead you astray from the course leading to faith, love and goodness. I wish you happiness, health and God's mercy. May St. Nicholas become your guiding beacon!"

"Happy St. Nicholas Day! May his constant willingness to help us be a lesson and a comfort to us. I wish that you always have people in your life who are ready to support you as selflessly as the saint did. May your prayers be sincere and your faith firm as a rock. Happy holidays!"

"Congratulations on Nikola Zimny from the bottom of my heart! This holiday teaches us that miracles happen quietly, not for glory, but out of love. May there be a place for such quiet miracles in your life — kind words, gentle deeds, and merciful deeds. I wish you to be a source of warmth and support for your loved ones, just as St. Nicholas was for his flock. May the Lord, through his prayers, grant you patience in trials and joy every day!"

"Happy feast of St. Nicholas the Wonderworker! May this day be a reminder to you that you are never alone — you have a powerful heavenly protector whose heart is open to every human need. I wish you to entrust your concerns to his prayerful intercession with ease and trust. Let children's laughter resound in your home, peace reigns between adults, and the icon of St. Nicholas will become a sign of God's constant presence and protection. Health, well-being and strong faith!"

"Congratulations on St. Nicholas Day! I wish you the same active, sacrificial love that transforms everything around you. May St. Nicholas help you foster kindness and responsiveness in your children, and preserve respect and care in your family. I wish that your labors bring not only earthly fruits, but also spiritual joy. Peace and grace to your family!"

"I cordially congratulate you on the great feast Day of St. Nicholas the Wonderworker! May his intercession at the Throne of God give you the strength to remain merciful in a cruel world, generous in poverty, and faithful in all circumstances. I wish your life to be like a good book, where each chapter leads to the triumph of goodness and light. May St. Nicholas keep your sleep, bless your awakening, and accompany you on all paths!"

"Congratulations on Nikola zimny! On this day, when the sky is getting closer and your hearts are getting warmer, I wish you to feel the fullness of God's love. Let no frost freeze the warmth of your family hearth, and any difficulties will be on your shoulder with the help of St. Nicholas. I wish you health and strength for works of mercy, peace for prayer and love to share with the world around you!"

"Congratulations on the feast of the beloved Saint Nicholas the Wonderworker! May his swift, legendary help never linger in your life. I wish you to find joy in doing good and extending a hand to others. May your home be full of not only material prosperity, but, more importantly, spiritual prosperity: faith, hope and love. May Saint Nicholas protect you!"

"Happy St. Nicholas Day, our good shepherd and prayer book! This bright holiday teaches us heartfelt generosity. I wish you to give your loved ones not only gifts, but also time, attention, and love. May St. Nicholas, defender of the innocent, protect your family from slander, deception and all kinds of injustice. I wish you to go through life courageously, with the firm belief that God's help awaits you at every turn!"

"Congratulations on Nikola zimny! May faith in miracles never leave your heart. I wish St. Nicholas to patronize all your endeavors, especially those aimed at helping others. May the traditions of mercy and hospitality bequeathed to us by the saints be strong in your family. Health, joy and God's grace!"

"On the memorial day of the great wonderworker and Saint Nicholas, I wish you strong faith and endless love. May the life of a saint inspire you to small but daily feats of virtue and mercy. May peace and harmony remain in your home and in your soul. Well-being to you and all your loved ones through the prayers of St. Nicholas!"

"I cordially congratulate you on the feast of St. Nicholas the Wonderworker! May his merciful heart, responsive to all pain, become an example for you. I wish you to be able not only to ask, but also, to the best of your ability, to be "Nicholas" for someone - an assistant, a comforter, a defender. May the Lord, through the prayers of His saint, grant your family everything necessary for earthly life and eternal salvation. Warmth, care and inexhaustible kindness!"

"Congratulations on St. Nicholas Day! I wish your prayers to be full of sincere faith, and your deeds to be full of love for your neighbors. May St. Nicholas protect your loved ones, heal the sick, comfort the grieving, and help everyone you pray for. I wish your house to be a place where everyone will find shelter and understanding!"

"With the great and joyful feast of St. Nicholas the Wonderworker! Let his image remind you of the proximity of the heavenly world. I wish you to always feel this closeness, especially in times of difficult decisions. May your children grow up under his protection, learning from his courage, generosity and faith. I wish you fruitful help in all your labors and endeavors, inspiration for good deeds and peace of mind!"

"Dear friends, congratulations on the Memorial Day of the soon-to-be-aide and Wonderworker Nicholas! May he reveal new facets of faith to you and teach you to trust God's Providence. I wish that the bright image of the saint will become a guiding star for you, illuminating the path to love, harmony and happiness. I wish you good health and all the best on earth and in heaven!"

"Congratulations on St. Nicholas of Winter, the feast of hope and good miracles! May St. Nicholas give you many small joys: a peaceful morning, ringing children's laughter, success at work, solace in sorrow. I wish that you would never remain indifferent to someone else's misfortune, remembering that mercy is the way to salvation. God's blessing and protection of the Queen of Heaven!"

"Happy feast of St. Nicholas the Wonderworker! May he help you in all your affairs, enriching your hearts with kindness and love. Let your children grow up in peace with each other, adopting their parents' main virtues. I wish you happiness, good health and well-being!"

"I sincerely congratulate you on the Day of St. Nicholas the Wonderworker! May his protection extend to all areas of your life: health, travel, work, and family relationships. I wish you to learn from him the simplicity and sincerity that so adorn the soul. May your house be full, and your heart be filled with light and tranquility. Happy holidays!"

"Happy great holiday — St. Nicholas Memorial Day! May his example of selfless service inspire you to do good deeds. May the Lord, through the prayers of His saint, grant your family peace, and may you have the strength to be a support for your relatives and a light for others. Blessed winter days to you!"

"Congratulations on Nikola zimny! May St. Nicholas give you a real miracle — the miracle of the transformation of the soul through faith and good deeds. I wish that your house always smells of pies and pine needles, and that kind words and prayers are heard. May the guardian angel and St. Nicholas not leave your doorstep!"

"I cordially congratulate you on the Day of St. Nicholas the Wonderworker! I wish your faith to be active and your hope to be indestructible. May St. Nicholas arrange all your affairs for the best, resolve misunderstandings and bring long-awaited peace to your family. I wish you good health, mental vigor and God's blessing in everything!"

"Happy St. Nicholas Day! May his virtue become a guiding star for you, leading not to earthly riches, but to the true treasures of the soul — faith, hope and love. I wish that you, like him, could bring light and help to others. Happy holidays!"

"Happy St. Nicholas Day! May his light illuminate your home, driving away the shadows of despondency and discord. I wish that you go through life with the same meekness and fortitude, and that your good intentions, like seeds planted in good soil, bear abundant fruits of joy and comfort!"

"Congratulations on the feast of St. Nicholas! Let his legacy inspire you every day. I wish you to feel protected by him, and your heart will always remain a warm hearth where those who are frozen in the cold world of indifference can warm themselves!"

"Congratulations on the holiday that unites generations — St. Nicholas Day! Grandparents, parents, children — we all expect a miracle from him. I wish that the miracle of faith, hope and love never leaves your family. May St. Nicholas bless your children for good studies and good behavior, and you for a wise upbringing. I wish your home to be a place where everyone who enters it feels good and comfortable. Happiness, health and God's help!"

"Happy Memorial Day to the great Saint of God, St. Nicholas the Wonderworker! May his life of miracles strengthen your faith that everything is possible with God. I wish you to boldly place all your worries on Him through prayer. Let your family ship sail through the sea of life under the guidance of an experienced Helmsman, Christ, and with the help of the good patron saint of sailors, St. Nicholas. Peace, silence and joy in the soul!"

"Congratulations on St. Nicholas of winter, a day when even the frost does not seem so severe from the general expectation of a miracle! May St. Nicholas perform a miracle in your life as well: heal old grievances, mend broken relationships, and give you new hope. Let your faith, like a candle lit in a temple, shine to everyone around you, warming them with the warmth of your heart. God's blessings for every day!"

"Happy feast of the beloved Saint, Nicholas the Merciful! May his condescension to human weaknesses and willingness to help teach us to be kinder to ourselves and to others. I wish that you would never know need, either spiritual or physical. May St. Nicholas ask the Lord for forgiveness of sins for you and your loved ones, health of soul and body, as well as everything necessary for a pious life. Happy holidays and good hopes!"

"Congratulations on St. Nicholas Day, the patron saint of all who are on their way! May he accompany you on every journey, whether it's a long journey or a daily journey from work to home. I wish that your inner life was also a safe voyage to the quiet harbor of the Kingdom of Heaven. The grace of God and the intercession of the great Wonderworker!"

Short SMS greetings on St. Nicholas Day on December 19th

"Happy St. Nicholas Day! May the holy intercessor protect your home, give peace to your heart and help you in all good deeds. Faith, hope, love!"

"Congratulations on Nikola zimny! I wish a miracle to come to your home and quiet joy to your heart. May Saint Nicholas protect your family!"

"Happy feast of St. Nicholas! May his prayers strengthen your faith and help you in good deeds. Peace, kindness and God's blessing!"

"Happy St. Nicholas Day! I wish his holy intercession to accompany you on all your paths. Health, joy and family warmth!"

"Congratulations on Nikola zimny! May this day bring into your life the light of hope and solace in prayer. God bless you!"

"Happy St. Nicholas Day! May the great saint grant peace to your family, and obedience and joy to your children. Happy holidays!"

"With Nikola zimny! I wish that the kindness and mercy of the saint would become an example for your whole family. Grace and peace of mind!"

"Congratulations on the feast of the kindest and most merciful saint! May St. Nicholas the Wonderworker help you in your business and comfort you in your sorrows. I wish you strong faith and happiness!"

"Happy St. Nicholas Day! May your prayers be answered and your life be blessed. Peace and prosperity to your home!"

"Happy holidays to the soon-to-be-assistant Nikolai! I wish that his intercession could be felt every day. Health, strength and joy!"

"Congratulations on Nikola zimny! Let troubles avoid your home, and an angel keeps you awake. Warmth and comfort!"

"Happy St. Nicholas Day! I wish obedience to children, wisdom to adults, and God's blessing to the whole family through the prayers of the Saint of God!"

"Congratulations on St. Nicholas Day! May the patron saint of travelers bless all your roads. Have a happy journey through life!"

"Happy St. Nicholas Memorial Day! May his example of mercy teach us to be kinder. Good health to you and your loved ones!"

"Congratulations on the holiday! May St. Nicholas protect your family from all evil and give you peace of mind. Faith and patience!"

"Happy St. Nicholas the Wonderworker Day, heavenly intercessor and God-Pleaser! I wish your faith to be strong and your joy to be sincere. God's help!"

"With Nikola zimny! May this wonderful holiday bring to your family the expectation of a miracle and a Christmas mood!"

"Congratulations on St. Nicholas Day! May your children grow up under his protection, learning goodness and faith. Family happiness and well-being!"

"Happy feast of the great saint! May St. Nicholas the Wonderworker hear all your requests and help you fulfill them. Peace and grace!"

"Happy St. Nicholas Day! I wish there were more reasons for joy and gratitude in your life. May the Holy Intercessor protect you!"

"Congratulations on Nikola zimny! May this day be the beginning of a bright and happy period in your life. All the best!"

"Happy St. Nicholas the Wonderworker Memorial Day! I wish you strong faith, which moves mountains, and love, which warms hearts!"

"Congratulations on Nikola zimny! May the mercy of God and the intercession of St. Nicholas never leave your family. Good luck and prosperity!"

"Happy St. Nicholas Day! May he protect you from evil and guide you on the right path. I wish you bright thoughts, good miracles, love and good health!"

"Happy St. Nicholas Day! May he bring the light of God's grace into your life. I wish you peace in your soul, joy in your heart and harmony in your family!"

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