Since today is the feast of the legendary saint who is, in fact, Santa Claus, I thought you’d like to see how he is represented at the Cathedral of Our Lady of the Angels in Los Angeles.

The tapestries that hang there are stunners, beautiful and realistic, and St. Nick is no exception.

Below is St. Nick, and California art curator Gerd Koch, who served as his model:

Visit the cathedral’s website to read more about the wonderful tapestries by John Nava.