By St. Justin Popovich
Indeed, it is a great
miracle that in our century of unbelief and lack of faith, this Metropolitan
Nektarios, despised by many and humiliated to the point of death, becomes the
cause of so many spiritual events and movements.
No matter where the
faithful call upon him and invoke him in prayers with faith, he arrived and
always arrives. He heals the demon possessed, strengthens the weak spiritually
and physically, straightens and heals the lame, and saves those at sea in a
storm.
In a very short time, his
holy name became known everywhere: on the land, on the sea, and on the islands;
in Europe and America and Africa; wherever there are Orthodox souls, his
gracious presence is felt.
Around his Monastery of the
Holy Trinity and its holy relics, many people constantly gather, not only from
Greece, but, especially recently, from all Orthodox countries.
Many temples dedicated to
him have sprung up everywhere: on the mainland and islands, in Africa and
America. The temple dedicated to Saint Nektarios on the island of Crete in a
place called Chania, where a part of his holy relics is also located, is famous
for its many miracles.
In addition to the Services
written in his honor, many books were written about Saint Nektarios, which
describe his life and numerous miracles and healings done by the power of his
gracious intercession before God. Many books have been written and are
constantly being written both on the hearts of the faithful and on paper.
Many testify to his
gracious appearance in the most remote corners of the world. Many terminally
ill people, in moments of utter hopelessness, saw and continue to see an old
monk with a gentle smile and a monk's cap, who comforts them and restores hope
in God's salvation. To the question: "Who is he?" - he answers:
"Nektarios of Aegina".
From The Lives of the
Saints of November. Translation by John Sanidopoulos.
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