Scientists Reconstructed the Face of St. Nicholas--Here's What They Found

[mdgspencer]

see catholicnewsagency.com/news/scientists-reconstructed-the-face-of-st-nicholas-heres-what-they-found-24593/
Scientists, using a facial reconstruction system and his skeletal remains have reconstructed the face of St. Nicholas of Myra, the popular 4th Century bishop best known as the inspiration for the modern-day figure of Santa Claus. A photo in this article shows what his face was like.

 

[phil19034]

I saw that back in Dec.

They even have his broken nose, which is where the “touch of his nose” or the “wiggle of his nose” comes from.

 

[ClearWater]

Beautiful picture! St. Nicholas, pray for us.

 

[Exiled_Child]

Many thanks, mdgspencer, I love the picture.

 

[abucs]

I wonder how close the reconstruction actually is to the saint?

Good picture to use in class with children when speaking about religion at Christmas and/or forensics in science.