For twenty-five more years, Nicholas looked after his people. Everybody in Myra loved him very much, and when he died, many people went to his house to pray for him. But when they looked into the room they had a great surprise. The saw the dead Nicholas surrounded by angels and archangels ready to guide him into heaven.
Nicholas died on December 6, AD 343 in Myra and was buried in his cathedral church,
where a unique relic, called manna formed in his grave. This liquid substance, said to have healing powers, fostered the growth of devotion to Nicholas. The anniversary of became a day of celebration, St. Nicholas Day, December 6th. Every year, the people of Myra celebrated Nicholas’s say. On that day all the children received presents, and the poor beggars of the city received food and clothes.