Metropolitan of Belgium celebrates Feast of Saint Nektarios in Eindhoven

The Parish of Saint Nektarios in Eindhoven, the Netherlands, celebrated the feast of its patron saint on Saturday, November 7, 2026, with a festive Hierarchical Divine Liturgy attended by numerous faithful.

The service was presided over by Metropolitan Athenagoras of Belgium, Exarch of the Netherlands and Luxembourg, concelebrating with clergy from the Netherlands and Belgium, including Archpriest Josef Moes, parish priest of Saint Nektarios.

Faithful from various nationalities and linguistic backgrounds gathered for the celebration, reflecting the parish’s multicultural character. The liturgical hymns were chanted in Dutch and Church Slavonic.

In his homily, Metropolitan Athenagoras reflected on the life of Saint Nektarios of Pentapolis, emphasizing his profound faith, humility, and patience as enduring examples for Christians today.

Before the dismissal, the Metropolitan also marked the 20th anniversary of the priestly ordination of Archpriest Josef Moes. He warmly congratulated the parish priest, thanking him for his dedicated pastoral and liturgical ministry and his continued service to the local Orthodox community.

Following the Divine Liturgy, a festive reception…