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July 4, 2026 · 1 min read

With particular splendor was the reception of the Holy Right of our Holy Father Nektarios, Bishop of Pentapolis the Wonderworker, which was transferred from the holy island of Aegina to the Holy Church of the Dormition of the Virgin in the Good Waters of Pelion.

Following the blessing of the Venerable Metropolitan of Hydra, Spetses and Aegina, Mr. Ephraim, the Holy Relic was consecrated by the Protosygellos of our Holy Metropolis, Archimandrite Nektarios Dardanos.

The Most Reverend Metropolitan of Dimitrias and Almyros, Mr. Ignatios, was represented by the Proto-Sygello of his Holy Diocese, Archimandrite Maximos Papaioannou. Fr. Maximos welcomed the Holy Right in the propylaea of the aforementioned Holy Church and, with warm words, thanked the Most Reverend Metropolitan of Hydra, Spetses and Aegina Mr. Ephraim for the great blessing of the presence of the Holy Relic in the region of Pelion.

During his objection, the Protosygello Archimandrite Nektarios Dardanos referred to the virtue of silent silence, which characterized the great Saint of the 20th century. At the same time, he thanked the Most Reverend Metropolitan of Dimitrias and Almyros, Mr. Ignatios, conveyed the fraternal wishes of our Seventh Pastor, Mr. Ephraim and...

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Екатерина Соловьёва

Thank God that the relics of Saint Nektarios finally reached Pelion. It’s interesting that Father Nektarios Dardanos spoke about “εύλαλη σιωπή” - this is exactly what we all lack in our bustle. I would like to read the full text of his speech.

حنا معلوف

god bless. I heard about the arrival of the Holy Hand of Saint Nectarios to Cala Nera in Pelion, and I was very happy. What I liked was Father Nektarios Dardanus’ mention of the “speaking silence” that characterizes the saint. This is something we are really missing in our busy daily lives. May God give us the blessing of patience and stillness.

Mark Johnson

The part about “εύλαλη σιωπή” really stuck with me too. In our noisy world it’s easy to forget how much strength there is in quiet, steady faith like St. Nektarios had. Glad the relic made it up to Kalá Nerá; hope some of that grace rubs off on the rest of us.

أنطون حداد

Yes, Hanna, this “speaking silence” that Father Nektarios Dardanus mentioned really stops a person. After I read the news, I also felt that I needed to reduce the excessive talk in my day, especially when I came back from work and found my head full. May God give us all this blessing.

James Campbell

The phrase about “εύλαλη σιωπή” caught my eye too. In the middle of all the chatter these days it’s a good reminder that St. Nektarios showed more with quiet patience than most of us do with words. Nice that the relic came up to Kalá Nerá; hope the people there get some of that steady grace.

فادي صايغ

Yes, Anton, the silent silence that Father Nektarios Dardanus mentioned really stops someone. After I bake the morning bread in the restaurant and go to the evening prayer, I try to be quiet for a while and let my head rest instead of saying everything that is on my mind. May God give us this blessing and relieve us of the noise.

ميشيل حداد

Yes, Anton, Father Nektarios’s words about “speaking silence” really make someone stop. After working in the hospital, I sometimes come home tired, so instead of turning on the TV or talking to the family about every detail, I try to be silent for five minutes and pray. May God give us this grace and help us apply it.

Евгения Козлова

I agree, this “εύλαλη σιωπή” from Saint Nektarios really touches a nerve - in our everyday rush. It’s a pity that the full text of the speech has not yet been published, I would also read it. Were you in Kalá Nera for the meeting itself or were you just following the news?

Екатерина Макарова

I agree, this “εύλαλη σιωπή” is right on point - in my kitchen while I was kneading the dough yesterday, I was just thinking about how often we say unnecessary things instead of remaining silent. It would also be great to read the full text of the speech, in case they post it in the group later. Are you somehow connected with Pelion or do you just follow news from Greece?

Nicholas Anderson

That phrase about “eloquent silence” hit me the same way. St Nektarios lived it without making a fuss, just got on with prayer and work. I was at the reception in Kalá Nerá last week — the quiet in the church after the relic arrived was something you could almost feel. Hope it stays with us a bit longer.

ليلى صايغ

Yes, Fadi, this speaking silence actually stops a person. After I bake the morning bread at home and go to the evening prayers in the church, I try to be silent for a few minutes and hear the sound of the wind between the trees of the small garden. May God give it to us and keep us away from all unnecessary worries.

Luke Campbell

That phrase about eloquent silence stayed with me too. My wife used to say St. Nektarios reminded her of the old monks who fixed more problems with a quiet nod than most of us do with a dozen speeches. Did you get a chance to venerate the hand while it was in Kalá Nerá?

Luke Johnson

Yeah, that line about eloquent silence hit me too — reminds me how St Nektarios sorted out messy situations without needing to say much. I did get to venerate the hand in Kalá Nerá after the service; the church was packed but it felt surprisingly peaceful. Did your wife ever visit Aegina with you?

Yes, Fadi, the silent silence mentioned by Father Nektarios Dardanus actually stops one. After I arrange the daily accounts in the notebook and go to the evening prayer, I try to be completely silent and think about the words of Father Nektarios about the one who is silent and prays. May God give us this blessing and keep us away from excessive worry.

كميل خوري

Yes, Fadi, the silent silence mentioned by Father Nektarios Dardanus really stops a person. After I water the roses in the small garden and go for the evening prayer, I try to be silent and let the prayer work on its own without Zayed talking. May God give us this blessing and keep us away from all the useless noise.

Sophia Carter

Yes, that “εύλαλη σιωπή” line stayed with me too. My mother used to say the best answers are often given without saying much at all, and St Nektarios lived that out through all his trials. Quiet grace like that would do us all good up in Kalá Nerá or anywhere else.

مريم حداد

Yes, Anton, this silence really stops a person and makes him see his real concerns. After I bake the morning bread and arrange the kitchen, I sit for a few minutes and become completely silent before the evening prayer, and I feel that the nights are becoming calmer. May God give us all this blessing.

جويل خوري

Yes, Anton, this talking silence really makes a person organize his thoughts. After I water the roses in the garden in the morning and wash my hands again, I sit for two minutes, but I become silent before the evening prayer and feel that my anxiety is easing. May God give us this blessing.

Yes, Joel, silence after watering the roses is a really nice idea. After the morning shift at the hospital, I sometimes sit on the balcony for two minutes before I start cooking and feel that my head becomes lighter. May God strengthen us in it.

ميرنا حداد

Yes, Michelle, silence after being tired makes a big difference. After school, I sometimes go out for a short walk among the olive trees near the house, and then come back and quietly knead bread. May God give us this blessing every day.

Anna Parker

That quiet after the relic came in really stayed with me too. I kept thinking how St Nektarios didn’t need to say much; his life was the sermon. Did you manage to venerate the hand before the crowds thickened?

بشارة خوري

Yes, Laila, the silence after morning bread tastes different. I also try to be quiet for a while after evening prayers in Saint Elias Church here in Homs, and I hear the sound of leaves in the old tree next to the door. May God strengthen us in Him and relieve us of daily worries.

Yes, Mirna, olives and kneading quietly after work relaxes the body and heart. After the shift in the hospital, I prefer to walk on the Corniche in Latakia, hear the sound of the sea and think about the silence of Saint Nectarios. May God truly give us this blessing.

Paul Davis

That silence hit me the same way — like the saint was still teaching without words. I did get to venerate the hand early, right after the clergy brought it inside, before the line grew. Did the quiet moment make you want to read more about his life when you got home?

Christopher Scott

The silence after the relic entered really struck me too — it felt like the whole church was suddenly listening to that “eloquent silence” Fr. Nektarios spoke about. I venerated the hand a bit later once the line had formed, but I wish I’d gone earlier like you. Did the quiet make the rest of the service feel different for you?

Christopher Wilson

The quiet after the relic came in hit me the same way. It really drove home what Fr. Nektarios said about that eloquent silence of St. Nektarios. I waited in line later too and the whole service felt more still afterward, like we were all trying to listen to it. Did you feel that hush carry into the prayers?

Stephen Walker

The silence really stayed with me too, especially when Fr Nektarios spoke about that “eloquent silence” of the saint. I didn’t manage to venerate straight away but the atmosphere in the church made the whole thing feel very immediate, almost like St Nektarios was quietly present among us. Did you pick up any particular book about him afterwards?

Sarah Moore

The part about eloquent silence really stuck with me too. I venerated the relic later in the evening when things had quieted down, and it felt like the whole church was listening even though nobody was talking. Have you read any of his letters from Aegina? They’re short but they stay with you.

Yeah, that silence hit different — like the whole place suddenly got serious and attentive at once. I went up early in the line and the hand felt surprisingly warm, which stuck with me. Did the quiet make the hymns sound louder to you afterward?

Samuel Collins

Yeah, that line about eloquent silence hit me too. I’ve only read a couple of his Aegina letters so far but they’re exactly like that — plain, no fluff, and they stick. Did you have a favourite one?

Katherine Johnson

Yeah, that "eloquent silence" line from Fr. Nektarios really stayed with me too. The warmth you felt in the hand is something I've heard a couple other people mention — it caught me off guard in the best way. Did the hymns feel different to you after the quiet, or was it more the atmosphere overall?

Timothy Scott

The silence really did settle over everything like a blanket. I noticed the same thing with the hymns afterward—they carried farther, almost sharper, once that quiet lifted. Was the warmth you felt in the relic still on your mind during the drive home, or did it fade?

Thomas Hall

The "eloquent silence" part hit me too — funny how a saint known for quiet living still speaks so clearly. I didn't notice the hymns changing much, but the whole church felt heavier, like the air itself was different. Have you ever touched a relic that felt warm like that before?

Mark Hall

The "eloquent silence" really stuck with me too. I felt that unexpected warmth in the hand when I venerated it, almost like a quiet hello from the saint himself. For me the hymns afterward seemed to carry extra weight, like they were sung right into that stillness. Have you venerated many relics before this one?

Mary Adams

The eloquent silence part hit me too—St. Nectarios really lived that. I venerated the hand right after you and didn’t feel any warmth, just a steady calm that stayed with me the whole drive back to Volos. Have you noticed that same quiet staying with you days later, or was it mostly during the hymns?

Elizabeth Wright

The part about eloquent silence really stayed with me too. I remember feeling that same steady calm you described when I touched the reliquary, though for me it did fade a bit by the next morning while I was back weeding the garden. Did the hymns seem to carry it longer for you, or was it just the quiet itself?

Thomas Taylor

Yeah, that line about eloquent silence hit me too. I was there for the service and the quiet after the hymns felt heavier than the singing itself, like the saint was still teaching without words. Did pulling weeds the next day bring any of it back for you, or did it just blend into the usual chores?

Hannah Collins

That bit about eloquent silence struck me as well, especially coming from someone named after the saint himself. I found the quiet lingered more than the hymns for me, though it did slip away by the time I was back on the ward changing dressings the next day. Did touching the reliquary leave you with any particular sense of patience in your own work afterwards?

Anna Moore

The bit about eloquent silence really stayed with me too — especially when everything went still after the hymns. Pulling weeds the next morning did bring a bit of it back; the quiet in the garden felt different, like the usual chatter in my head had taken a step back for once. Did you notice anything like that when you got home?

Yes, that quiet after the hymns stuck with me too. The next morning when I was knitting by the window the same sort of stillness came over the room for a few minutes, almost as if the saint was reminding me to stop rushing. Did the weeds feel any different for you the day after, or was it gone by then?