In the 3rd Century (approx 270 AD), a baby boy was born in Asia Minor (now modern day Turkey) who would completely change the way we see giving and the Christmas season.
Born the son of wealthy Christian parents, the boy was said to have been very religious from an early age.
After the boy’s parents died while he was still a young, the boy was raised by his uncle, the bishop of Patara.
The boys uncle taught him how to read, write and even tonsured him as a priest later on in life. Continue reading Simple sacrifice and simple giving