Did Jolly Old St. Nicholas Punch Another Bishop in the Face?

Separating Fact from Fiction

NOTE: When this post was written, it incorrectly stated that Arius was a bishop. He was a presbyter.

December 6th is the Feast of St. Nicholas of Myra (270-343) who has come to us through the centuries as Santa Claus. At this time of year, the theological geeks among us post memes on social media reminding us that there is a tale that Bishop Nicholas irr…