Episode #19
This Week on Saturday Cappuccino with the Saints we are happy to welcome everyone to the first week of Advent! There is no denying it now, Christmas is coming and this week we enter one of the most beautiful and thoughtful seasons of the Liturgical year – Advent, the season of waiting.
After discussing the meaning of Advent and how it is meant to prepare us for the coming of the Lord, we will discuss, as we always do, the Saint of the Week. And this week, we have a doozy. Probably one of the most famous Saints of all – Saint Nicholas (December 6th).
Saint Nicholas is far more than the red-clad, fat little elf bringing toys to children as he is depicted in popular culture. He was a vigorous and staunch defender of Orthodoxy against a sea of Heretics. Far more interesting and robust than he is commonly portrayed after this week’s episode you will have a new appreciation for this truly great and holy man.
Venerated throughout the world Saint Nicholas lived an incredible life and the legendary examples of his generosity left a big footprint on Christianity and Christian Culture in general. His legacy looms large everywhere, from the reverence he is held in by the Churches of the East to his role as gift giver to Children in our popular culture. The REAL Saint Nicholas, however, is far more fascinating than the mythical image that has been built up around him. This week promises to be quite an fascinating tale about a fascinating Saint. I hope to see you there.
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