St. Nicholas of Flue

Nicholas was born on March 21, 1417, in Switzerland. He was the eldest son of peasant parents who were very devout Catholics. Nicholas later took his name, Flue, from the name of the Flueli River, which flowed near his birthplace. As a young man, Nicholas was very fond of praying and also practiced mortification. When […]

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St. Nicholas of Flue
Nicholas was born on March 21, 1417, in Switzerland. He was the eldest son of peasant parents who were very devout Catholics. Nicholas later took his name, Flue, from the name of the Flueli River, which flowed near his birthplace. As a young man, Nicholas was very fond of praying and also practiced mortification. When […]