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'''St. Nectarios''' (1846-1920), [[Metropolitan ]] of Pentapolis and [[Wonderworker ]] of Aegina, was officially recognized as a Saint [[saint]] by the [[Ecumenical Patriarchate ]] of Constantinople in 1961. His Feast Day [[feast day]] is celebrated every year on [[November 9 November]]. He is often referred to as '''Nectarios of Pentapolis''' or '''Nectarios of Aegina''', and his name is sometimes spelled ''Nektarios''.

[[Image:Saint_nektarios.jpg|thumb|St. Nectarios of Aegina (1846-1920)]] St. Nectarios was born on [[October 1 October ]], 1846 , in Selymbria in Thrace to a poor family. His given name was Anastasios Cephalas. At the age of 14 he moved to Constantinople (Istanbul) to work and further his education. In 1866 he left to the island of Chios to take a teaching post. He then became a Monk [[monk]] at the age of thirty.

Three years after becoming a monk he was [[ordination|ordained ]] a Deacon[[deacon]], taking the name Nectarios. He graduated from the University of Athens in 1885. During his years as a student of the University of Athens he wrote many books, pamphlets, and [[Bible ]] commentaries.

Following his graduation he went to Alexandria, Egypt, where he was ordained a Priest [[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.

He served After his dismissal, he returned to Greece in 1891 and spent several years as a Bishop preacher (1891-1894). He was then appointed director of the Rizarios Ecclesiastical School for the education of priests in Cairo for one yearAthens, and where his service was them unjustly removed from his post by jealous clerics who envied his popularity with the people. Lies were made up against him by the jealous clergy. Patriarch Sophronios refused to listen to St. Nectariosexemplary for fifteen years. He was sent away from Egypt without trial or explanationdeveloped many courses of study and wrote numerous books, and was never given an opportunity to defend himselfall while preaching widely throughout Athens.

After his dismissalIn 1904 at the request of several [[nun]]s, he returned to Greece in 1891, and spent several years as established a preacher (1891-1894). He was then appointed director of the Rizarios Ecclesiastical School [[monastery]] for them on the education island of priests in Athens, where his service Aegina. The monastery was exemplary for fifteen years. He developed many courses of study, and wrote numerous books, all while preaching widely throughout Athensnamed Holy Trinity Monastery.

In 1904 December of 1908, at the request age of several nuns62, St. Nectarios resigned from his post as school director and withdrew to the Holy Trinity Convent on Aegina, where he established a monastery for them on lived out the island rest of Aeginahis life as a monk. The Monastery was named Holy Trinity MonasteryHe wrote, published, preached, and heard [[confession]]s from those who came from near and far to seek out his spiritual guidance.

In December of 1908, While at the age of 62monastery, St. Nectarios resigned from his post as school director and withdrew to he also tended the Holy Trinity Convent on Aeginagardens, carried stones, where he lived out and helped with the rest construction of the monastery buildings that were built with his life as a Monkown funds. He wrote, published, preached, and heard confessions from those who came from near and far to seek out his spiritual guidancewas also the Metropolitan of the island of Aegina.

While St. Nectarios died on the evening of [[November 9]], 1920, at the monasteryage 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 tended 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.  ==Decision of the gardensChurch of Alexandria==''Alexandria 15th September 1998'' ''The Holy Spirit has enlightened the gathered members of the [[Holy Synod]] of the [[Patriarchate]] of Alexandria and all Africa, carried stonesunder the leadership of [[Petros VII (Papapetrou) of Alexandria|H.B. Petros VII]], [[Pope]] and helped with Patriarch of Alexandria and all Africa, more than a century since Saint Nektarios, the great Teacher and Father of the Holy Eastern Orthodox Church was expelled from the [[Church of Alexandria]], to reach the following decision:'' ''Taking into account the construction resolution of the monastery buildings that were built with Church to rank Saint Nektarios amongst the saints because of his innumerable miracles and his own fundsacceptance within the religious conscience of Orthodox Christians throughout the world, we appeal to the mercy of the ever-charitable God.'' ''We hereby restore the ecclesiastical order of the Saint of our Century, Saint Nektarios, and grant to him all due credits and honors. He was also We beseech Saint Nektarios to forgive both us, unworthy as we are, and our predecessors, our brothers of the Metropolitan Throne of Alexandria, for opposition to the island Saint and for all which, due to human weakness or error, our Holy Father, Bishop of AeginaPentapolis, Saint Nektarios, suffered.''

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Many people regarded St==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. Nectarios as a Saint during his lifetime because of his prayerful life<ref>The most reverend Cyprian, his humilityDr. Theol., his purity is the Metropolitan of Oropos and Fili and other virtuesPresident 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 writingsspiritual father, as well as the miracles he performed. St. Nectarios also .* '''[[Amphilochios (Makris)]]''' - he always had a great desire to meet the gift holy Metropolitan. When His excellency asked him, "What the greatest and most singular desire of presciencehis 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.

The relics ==Hymn==[[Apolytikion]] in the First Tone: O faithful, let us honor Nectarios, divine servant of Christ, offspring of St. Nectarios were removed from the grave on 2 September 1953 Silivria and gave out a beautiful fragrance. Official recognition guardian of Nectarios Aegina, who in these latter years was manifested as a Saint by the Ecumenical Patriarchate true friend of virtue. All manner of Constantinople took place on 20 April 1961healing 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."

The Feast Day Kontakian: "In joy of Stheart 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. Nectarios is celebrated every year on 9 November. Thousands " (Source: Akathist to Our Holy Father Nekatarios of miracles have been attributed to his intercession. Aegina)

== External Links See also =='''Biographical Accounts'''* http://www.serfes.org/spiritual/november2000.htm* http://www.st-seraphim.com/nectarios.htm* http://tserkovnost.org/articles/nectarios.html* http://www.fatheralexander.org/booklets/english/saint_nektarios_egina_e[[Agni Parthene]], a hymn written by St.htm#_Toc60879398Nektarios

'''Selected Writings'''==References==* http:<references//www.fatheralexander.org/booklets/english/saint_nektarios_egina_e.htm#_Toc60879402* http://www.serfes.org/writtings/stnectarios.htm>

'''Some Miracle Accounts'''== External 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 Writings Of Saint Nectarios Of Aegina: Selected Passages From The Writings Of Orthodox Saints]* [http://www.sprint.net.au/~corners/Nov98/StNectarios.htmSome 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]