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Saint Nicholas

  • Writer: Andrew J. Bramlett
    Andrew J. Bramlett
  • Dec 25, 2022
  • 1 min read

The letter C at the bottom left of this page shows St. Nicholas, the Turkish bishop who inspired Santa Claus. The letter is the start of a chant for December 6th. The manuscript was made in Gerona.



Image: “Initial C: Saint Nicholas” by the Master of Gerona (late thirteenth century). From the J. Paul Getty Museum


 
 
 

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