Saint Nicholas Day Declaration

A declaration for the feast day of Saint Nicholas, December 6th.

As it is the ancient custom that the bishop of a diocese must grant permission for another bishop to function in that diocese, I, Poulson Connell Reed, Jr., by Divine Providence Bishop of the Episcopal Diocese of Oklahoma, do hereby grant permission for Saint Nicholas, Bishop of Myra, to function throughout the Episcopal Diocese of Oklahoma in the coming days. May the ministry of this Godly bishop, both seen and unseen, in churches, schools, and homes, inspire in human hearts a deep love for our savior, Jesus Christ, and a spirit of generosity in our gift giving, especially towards children and those in need. 

Given under my hand and seal in Oklahoma City, on this 6th day of December, in the season of Advent, in the year of Our Lord 2025, and in the sixth year of my consecration.

 +Poulson Reed, Bishop of Oklahoma