Saint Nicholas is honored as the patron saint of the Hellenic Navy, which forms a crucial part of the Hellenic Armed Forces with around 30,000 active personnel. Known as Nicholas the Wonderworker for his numerous miracles, Saint Nicholas was a Greek bishop in the Roman Empire during the late third century. He is also the patron saint of a variety of groups, including sailors, merchants, archers, children, and students.
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The sporting event continues today and will conclude on Friday. The 33rd Athens International Sailing…
Three Greek sailors who had been abducted by pirates in Nigeria arrived safely back in…
Three Greek sailors held hostage in Djibouti over unpaid debts owed by their ship’s owner,…
Greece’s Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis on Sunday sent his Easter wishes to Greek sailors who…