Nicholas the Pilgrim (; ; 1075 – 2 June 1094), sometimes Nicholas of Trani, is a saint of the Roman Catholic Church. He was born at Steiri in Boeotia, Greece, where his solitary life as a shepherd led him to contemplative spirituality, as part of which he developed the constant repetition of the phrase Kyrie Eleison. This brought him conflict and aggression in populated places, and he suffered much oppression. He died while on pilgrimage in Apulia, where he is venerated particularly in Trani. Trani Cathedral is dedicated to him, and he is the patron saint of the city. His feast day is 2 June. The annual procession through Trani in his honour is held in the last week of July. In Orthodox tradition he is regarded as a Fool for Christ. References External links Santiebeati.it: San Nicola il Pellegrino Traniviva.it (official portal of the municipality of Trani): account of Saint Nicholas of Trani Sources Cioffari, Gerardo, 1994: San Nicola Pellegrino. Levante editore Archdiocese of Trani, Barletta, Bisceglie and Nazareth (publ.), 2004: San Nicola il Pellegrino: Atti, testimonianze e liturgie in occasione dei festeggiamenti del IX centenario della sua morte. 10 anni dopo. Trani 1075 births 1094 deaths 11th-century Byzantine people 11th-century Christian saints Medieval Italian saints People from Boeotia People from Trani Saints of medieval Greece Shepherds Yurodivy Miracle workers