Akathist of the Holy Hierarch Nectarius of Aegina (November 9)translated

On November 9, the Orthodox Church celebrates the Saint Hierarch Nectarius of Aegina, great miracle worker. Born in the year 1846, in the town of Silivria in Thrace, with the name of Anastasia, Saint Nectarius led a chosen life, devoted to the service of God, prayer and helping those in suffering.

After being ordained Metropolitan of Pentapolis, he endured numerous injustices and persecutions, which he received with humility and patience, finally retiring to the island of Aegina, where he founded a nunnery.

Known for his gentleness, charity and the gift of healing, Saint Nectarius remained a support for the sick and all those in trouble. He passed to the Lord in 1920, and in 1961 he was passed among the saints.

Akathist of Saint Nectarius

Condac 1 Come, disciples of Christ, who thirst for the heavenly kingdom, let us bring praise to our loving protector, the Holy Hierarch Nectarius. And, thanking him for his immeasurable love towards us, let us sing to him in one voice: Rejoice, Holy Hierarch Nectarius, great worker of miracles!

Ikos 1 Man bearer of the joys of the heavenly ones,…