A wonderworker is a title given to various saints in the Eastern Orthodox Church. It is given to those holy men and women who performed many miracles, or "wonders", during their lifetime, without ascribing their powers to themselves rather than God. For example, Saint Nicholas of Myra, the origin of the modern "Santa Claus", is often called in the Orthodox Church "Nicholas the Wonderworker of Myra". Wonderworker is one of various titles often given to certain saints. The Eastern Orthodox Church is a Christian body whose adherents are largely based in Eastern Europe and the Middle East, with a growing presence in the western world. ... General definition of saint In general, the term Saint refers to someone who is exceptionally virtuous and holy. ... Saint Nicholas, also known as Nikolaus in Germany and Sinterklaas (a contracted form of Sint Nicolaas) in the Netherlands and Flanders, is the common name for the historical Saint Nicholas of Myra, who lived in 4th century Byzantine Anatolia, (now in modern Turkey) and had a reputation for secret gift... A common portrayal of Santa Claus. ...

See also: Eastern Orthodox Church calendar The following list of dates links only to fixed feasts of the Orthodox Church ( New Style}. All dates having to do with Pascha ( Easter) - beginning of Great Lent, the Ascension, Pentecost, etc. ...