St. Nicholas Article

Do the relics of Saint Nicholas really emit a holy substance?

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The relics of Saint Nicholas have been reported to emit a sweet-smelling substance ever since they were transferred from Turkey during the 11th century to a tomb in Bari, Italy. The holy liquid has been known as the manna of Saint Nicholas for hundreds of years, and it has been bottled and sold to pilgrims as a purported cure-all salve. Learn more.