However, there is growing concern in the medical community that whole body CT screening leads to a large number of questionable findings, requiring additional procedures, including surgery, creating added risks and costs for the individual.
In addition, some Baptist, Methodist, Presbyterian, and Reformed churches have been named in honor of Saint Nicholas. Saint Nicholas is the patron saint of sailors, merchants, archers, repentant thieves, children, brewers, pawnbrokers and students in various cities and countries around Europe. The historical Saint Nicholas, as known from strict history: He was born at Patara, Lycia in Asia Minor (now Turkey). In his youth he made a pilgrimage to Egypt and the Palestine area. Shortly after his return he became Bishop of Myra and was later cast into prison during the persecution of Diocletian.
The feast of Saint Nicholas. Nov 28, 12:06 Filed under czech-traditions. In the Czech Republic there is a very nice tradition of celebrating Saint Nicholas eve. Nicholas was a pious man, a bishop of Myra (in todayâs Turkey) who lived in 3rd and 4th century.