Divine Liturgy on the day of remembrance of the martyr. Nestor of Thessalonicatranslated

Divine Liturgy on November 9, 2026, on the day of remembrance of the martyr. Nestor of Thessaloniki, His Eminence Stephen, Archbishop of Gomel and Zhlobin, celebrated in the crypt church of the Peter and Paul Cathedral, consecrated in honor of the Holy Equal-to-the-Apostles Mary Magdalene.

His Eminence was served by the clergy of the cathedral.

During the service, earnest petitions for the restoration of peace were raised.

At the end of the service, the Bishop congratulated the communicants on receiving the Holy Mysteries of Christ and addressed the worshipers with words of archpastoral edification.

*** Martyr Nestor, disciple of St. Demetrius of Thessalonica, during the gladiatorial games, entered into battle with the emperor’s favorite strongman, the German Liem, who killed many Christians. Before the fight, Nestor asked for blessings and prayers from his mentor in prison. St. Demetrius made the sign of the cross over him and predicted: “You will overcome Leah and you yourself will suffer for Christ.” Strengthened by God's power, Nestor defeated Leah. The angry emperor, having learned that the winner was a Christian, ordered the execution of St. Nestor by beheading with a sword.