St. Nectarius of Aegina, celebrated in the Diocese of Dacia Felix: As much suffering, so much glorytranslated

Saint Hierarch Nectarius of Aegina, the patron of the Diocese of Dacia Felix and the "Ascension of the Lord" Cathedral in Vârset, Serbia, was celebrated on Monday with the Holy Liturgy.

The service on the patron day was officiated by Bishops Lucian of Caransebeș, Benedict of Sălaj and Ieronim of Dacia Felix.

The liturgical program marked the end of the five days of events dedicated to the protector of the diocese, during which the faithful could worship a fragment of the relics of the Holy Mironosița Maria Magdalena, from the Pantocrator Monastery in Drăgănești-Vlașca, Teleorman county.

Suffering, way to the glory of God Three hierarchs officiated on Monday, 09.11.2026, the Holy Liturgy for the feast of St. Jer. Nectaria from Aeghina to Vârset. Photo credit: Facebook / Diocese of Dacia Felix On this occasion, His Holiness Father Benedict explained the contrast between the spiritual glory acquired by Saint Nectarius and the trials he went through throughout his life.

"As much suffering, so much glory. That's why an honest look in front of his icon produces contradictory feelings. On the one hand it fascinates us, but on the other hand...