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Nectarios of Aegina [1] ( Greek: Νεκτάριος Αιγίνης; 1 October 1846 – 8 November 1920), Metropolitan of Pentapolis and Wonderworker of Aegina, is one of the most renowned Greek saints, venerated both in the Eastern Orthodox Church and the Eastern Catholic Church. On 20 April 1961, Patriarch Athenagoras I of Constantinople canonized him as a saint.
Nov 9, 2023 · Learn about the life, death and miracles of Saint Nektarios, one of the most revered Orthodox saints of the 20th century. Discover how he overcame persecution, humbled himself, and worked miracles even after his death.
Nov 3, 2022 · St. Nectarios (1846-1920), Metropolitan of Pentapolis and Wonderworker of Aegina, was officially recognized as a saint by the Ecumenical Patriarchate of Constantinople in 1961. His feast day is celebrated on November 9. He is often referred to as Nectarios of Pentapolis or Nectarios of Aegina, and his name is sometimes spelled Nektarios .
Aug 5, 2015 · Buried in a hilltop monastery on a small Greek island, Saint Nektarios – one of the most widely known and venerated Greek Orthodox saints – draws thousands of pilgrims each year, and is...
St. Nektarios is considered the Patron Saint for people who have cancer, heart trouble, arthritis, epilepsy and other sicknesses. Visitors to this shrine leave filled with the love and peace that St. Nektarios gave to all when he lived. St. Nektarios is a true icon of Christian love and patience.
Through his eloquent sermons his unwearying labours to educate fitting men for the priesthood, his generous alms deeds despite his own poverty, and the holiness, meekness, and fatherly love that were manifest in him, he became a shining light and a spiritual guide to many.
St. Nectarios of Aegina, born Anastasios Kephalas in 1846, is one of the most revered saints in the Eastern Orthodox Church. Renowned for his piety, humility, and miracles, he served as a bishop in Pentapolis, Egypt, before retiring to the Greek island of Aegina.
