Gabriel of Nea Ionia: Saint Nektarios, despite the slanders, remained steadfast in his faithtranslated

The holy memory of Agios Nektarios, Bishop of Pentapolis, the miracle worker, was celebrated with splendor in the Holy Chapel of the same name of the Holy Cathedral of Agia Efimia Nea Chalkidonos. On the eve of the feast, Sunday November 8, 2026, the Great Solemn High Priestly Vespers was held, presided over by the Most Reverend Metropolitan of Nea Ionia, Philadelphia, Heraklion and Chalcedon Mr. Gabriel, with the participation of clergy of the Holy Metropolis.

In his sermon, His Holiness referred to "holiness", as the fruit of man's living relationship with God, citing the example of Saint Nektarios' humility and patience. He emphasized that the Saint, despite the slanders he faced, remained steadfast in his faith, repaying injustice with love.

On the day of the feast in the morning, Monday November 9, 2026, Orthros was chanted and then the Solemn Divine Liturgy was celebrated.

Panosiol preached the divine word. Chancellor of the Holy Metropolis, Archim. Epiphanios Arvanitis, who, after initially conveying the paternal wishes and blessings of His Eminence Metropolitan Mr. Gabriel, then referred to the glorious life of the Saint...