An inspiring story
The bishop who grabbed the sword
Would you step between an innocent person and the sword?
Three innocent men in Myra had been sentenced to death by a governor who had taken a bribe. Nicholas, their bishop, heard of it and ran to the place of execution. The executioner already had his sword raised. Nicholas grabbed the blade with his bare hands, pulled it away and set the men free. Then he went straight to the governor and kept at him until he admitted his guilt. Why would a bishop take that risk? Because he believed that injustice is not only someone else's business.
We know Nicholas from presents and chocolate. The oldest stories about him are about courage.
Speak up for those who cannot speak for themselves… defend the rights of the poor and needy.Proverbs 31:8-9