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'''St. Nectarios''' (1846-1920), [[Metropolitan]] of Pentapolis and [[Wonder-workerWonderworker]] 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''.
== Life ==
Following his graduation he went to Alexandria, Egypt, where he was ordained a [[priest]] and served the Church of Saint Nicholas in Cairo with great distinction. In recognition of his piety and brilliance as a preacher, as well as his administrative ability, he was consecrated Bishop/Metropolitan of Pentapolis (an ancient [[diocese]] in Cyrenaica, in what is now Libya) by the Greek Orthodox Patriarch Sophronios in 1889.
[[Image:Nektarios.jpg|thumb|right|St. Nektarios of Aegina as Metropolitan of Pentapolis.]]
He served as a bishop in Cairo for one year, but was then unjustly removed from his post. This was a result of lies made up by jealous clerics who envied his popularity with the people. Patriarch Sophronios refused to listen to St. Nectarios, who was sent away from Egypt without trial or explanation and was never given an opportunity to defend himself.
St. Nectarios died on the evening of [[November 9]], 1920, at the age of 74, following hospitalization for prostate cancer. His body was taken to the Holy Trinity Convent, where he was buried by a Priest-Monk named [[Sava the New|Savas]], who later painted the first [[icon]] of St. Nectarios. The funeral of St. Nectarios was attended by multitudes of people from all parts of Greece and Egypt.
[[image:Nektariosicon.jpg|thumb|right|An icon of St. Nectarios of Aegina]]Many people regarded St. Nectarios as a saint during his lifetime because of his prayerful life, his [[humility]], his purity and other virtues, and his writings, as well as the miracles he performed. St. Nectarios also had the gift of prescience.
The [[relics]] of St. Nectarios were removed from the grave on [[September 2]], 1953, and gave out a beautiful fragrance. Official recognition of Nectarios as a saint by the Ecumenical Patriarchate of Constantinople took place on [[April 20]], 1961. Thousands of [[miracle]]s have been attributed to his intercession, particularly cases of cancer or other serious illnesses being cured.
''By the Grace of God''<br>
''Pope and Patriarch''<br>
''of Alexandria and All Africa.''<sup>[http://www.greekorthodox-alexandria.org/History/st_nect.htm]</sup> ==Special Relationships==* '''[[Philotheos (Zervakos)]]''' - From the Holy Monastery of Panagia Myrtidiotissa, Elder Philotheos wrote a well-known [[apologetics|apologetic]] in 1976 addressed to Archimandrite Cyprian.<ref>The most reverend Cyprian, Dr. Theol., is the Metropolitan of Oropos and Fili and President of the [[Holy Synod in Resistance]], Orthodox Church of Greece. He is the spiritual son of Elder Philotheos.</ref> This letter (cf. External links) is considered of extreme historical importance in the Orthodox Church since it is written in defense of his spiritual father, St. Nectarios.* '''[[Amphilochios (Makris)]]''' - he always had a great desire to meet the holy Metropolitan. When His excellency asked him, "What the greatest and most singular desire of his soul was", the elder responded in simplicity, ''"I wish that everybody would become monastics"''. The elder is the only person who was invited by the Saint to stay overnight in his private quarters. ==Hymn==[[Apolytikion]] in the First Tone: O faithful, let us honor Nectarios, divine servant of Christ, offspring of Silivria and guardian of Aegina, who in these latter years was manifested as the true friend of virtue. All manner of healing wells forth for those who in piety cry out, "Glory to Christ who glorified you; glory to Him who, through you, wrought wonders; glory to Him who, through you, works healing for all."
Kontakian: "In joy of heart let us hymn with songs the newly revealed star of Orthodoxy, the newly erected bulwark of the Church; for, glorified by the activity of the Spirit, he poureth forth the abundant grace of healing upon those who cry: Rejoice, O Father Nektarios, model of patience and lover of virtue." (Source: Akathist to Our Holy Father Nekatarios of Aegina) == See also ==*[[Agni Parthene]], a hymn written by St. Nektarios ==References==<references/> == External Links links ==
*[http://www.serfes.org/spiritual/november2000.htm A Brief Account Of The Life Of St. Nectarios, Metropolitan of Aegina] by Fr. Nektarios (Demetrios) Serfes
*[http://www.st-seraphim.com/nectarios.htm In Honor of St. Nectarios]
*[http://tserkovnost.org/articles/nectarios.html A Lamp Lighted by God - St. Nectarios of Aegina]
*[http://www.fatheralexander.org/booklets/english/saint_nektarios_egina_e.htm Saint Nektarios of Egina] (Life and Writings)
*[http://www.serfes.org/writtings/stnectarios.htm Writtings Writings Of Saint Nectarios Of Aegina: Selected Passages From The Writtings Writings Of Orthodox Saints]
*[http://www.sprint.net.au/~corners/Nov98/StNectarios.htm Some Miracles of St Nectarios Metropolitan of Pentapolis]
*[http://groups.yahoo.com/group/arbible/message/23759 Visiting Aghios Nectarios, Aegina island, Greece (departing from Athens) - With photos]
*[http://www.comeandseeicons.com/n/rbp05.htm Icon of St. Nectarios of Aegina]
*[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ptg3RVtoeYA YouTube video about St. Nectarios of Aegina]
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[[el:Νεκτάριος Αιγίνης]]
[[es:Nectario de Égina]]
[[fr:Nectaire d'Égine]]
[[ro:Nectarie din Eghina]]
