Justinian built the first church known to be dedicated to him, the church of Priscus and St. Nicholas, in Constantinople. The popularity of St. Nicholas caused the sailors of Bari to cross over to Myra to capture his remains from the infidel and rebury them in their native town, where they have since rested.
Justinian constructed the first church dedicated to him, the church of Priscus and St. Nicholas, in Constantinople. The renown of St. Nicholas prompted sailors from Bari to travel to Myra to seize his remains from infidels and reinter them in their hometown, where they have since rested.