Theodore of Alexandria: Saint Nektarios faced trials with unwavering faithtranslated

In an atmosphere of deep contemplation and spiritual emotion, the Great Patriarchal Vespers was held on Sunday, November 8, 2026, in the Holy Patriarchal Monastery of Saint Savvas of Alexandria, in memory of Saint Nektarios, Bishop of Pentapolis the Wonderworker, patron of the A.Th.M., the Pope and Patriarch of Alexandria and of all Africa, etc. Theodorou II. His Beatitude was flanked by the Most Reverend Metropolitan of Tamiatheos, Mr. Germanos, Spiritual of the Holy Monastery, and the Most Reverend Bishop of Mareotis, Mr. Damaskinos, Patriarchal Commissioner of Alexandria.

The Holy Mass was attended by the Consul General of Greece in Alexandria, Mr. Vassilis Zarambalis, as well as believers from the historical Greek Parish of Alexandria, who reverently participated in the solemn assembly, during which the Praises were chanted in honor of Saint Nektarios.

Special historical and spiritual significance was given to the celebration by the fact that the Mass was held in the same holy Monastery where, on March 23, 1886, Saint Nektarios was ordained Elder by the then Pope and Patriarch of Alexandria, Sir Sophronius IV. This historic place remains unbroken...