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Brilliant celebration of the collection of the relics of Agios Nektarios in Aeginatranslated

September 3, 2026 · 1 min read

The Holy Monastery of Agios Nektarios of Aegina celebrated with splendor and rejoicing the memory of the collection of the Sacred and fragrant Relics of the Ecumenical Saint Nektarios the miracle worker On the patronymic day, today, Thursday, September 3, 2026, the Orthros and the Triarchial Divine Liturgy were performed, presided over and spoken by His Eminence Metropolitan Sisaniou and Siatistis Mr. Athanasios and co-celebrants, the Theophilest Bishop of Skiathos Mr. Ioannou, Chief Secretary of the Holy Synod and the Most Reverend Metropolitan Hydra, Spetses and Aegina Mr. Ephraim.

This was followed by the solemn Doxology and the majestic procession of the Holy Icon and the Holy Cara of Agios Nektarios around the huge I. Church.

During the litany in front of the tomb of the venerable Elder Metropolitan pr. Hydras Kyros Hierotheos and founder of the Holy Church was held trisagio.

Our Reverend Pastor moved with emotion and thanked the Holy High Priests, the fathers, Saint Kathigoumeni m. Timothy and her honorable escort, the deputies, the political and military authorities of the region and the Municipality of Aegina, the philharmonic "Musa", the radio stations of...

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Росица Петрова

Тази година не успях да отида до Егина, но като прочетох за литийното шествие покрай гроба на митрополит Иеротей, се сетих колко пъти съм минавала оттам с децата. Радвам се, че са били толкова много хора и че е имало и духова музика. Благодаря за описанието, чувствам се сякаш съм била там поне за малко.

Andreea Tudor

Am citit cu bucurie despre litania cu icoana și capul Sfântului Nectarie în jurul bisericii mari. M-a impresionat că au făcut trisaghion exact la mormântul mitropolitului Ieroteu, care a zidit totul acolo. Anul ăsta n-am ajuns nici eu la Egina, dar descrierea ta, Росица, m-a dus cu gândul la anii când mergeam cu fiul meu mic pe același drum. Mulțumesc.

Bogdan Popescu

Da, litania a fost frumoasă, mai ales momentul acela la mormântul mitropolitului Ieroteu – parcă leagă totul. Și eu îmi amintesc cum mergeam cu băiatul meu mic pe aleile alea din Egina, acum câțiva ani. Ai de gând să ajungi anul viitor?

Красимира Колева

This year I didn't make it to Aegina either, but when I read about the liturgy next to the grave of Metropolitan Ierotheus, I remembered how last fall we passed right there with my grandson and I was telling him who the founder was. It is good that they were so folk and with brass music - as if everything is alive. Thanks for the description Rositsa, it really takes you there.

Христо Василев

I am glad that you have the memory of walking with the children past the grave of Metropolitan Hierotheus - I have also passed by there several times after fishing around. The sacred music this year really added a special solemnity, especially when they played in front of the church. I hope you can go again next year.

Павел Петров

Yes, the moment at the grave of Metropolitan Hierotheus has always made an impression on me - it seems to connect everything. My wife and daughter and I went right there last year after a swim in the bay, and that Musa music must have sounded even louder out in the open. I hope I can make it next year too.

Alexandra Rusu

Yes, that moment at the grave of Metropolitan Ieroteu really connects everything, as if you feel the continuity. I haven't reached the litany yet, but last year I went to Aegina with my eldest daughter, I lit a candle right next to those alleys you mention. Are you planning to go with the now older boy?

Богдана Митева

I'm glad that you went right there with your grandson and told him about the founder - such small lessons along the way are best remembered. I couldn't go this year either, but the description of the litany with brass music really makes you imagine how everything comes to life. Thank you for sharing, Krasimira.

Ilie Constantinescu

Yes, the moment at the grave of Metropolitan Ieroteu really connects the generations. I went to the litany once about seven years ago, with a fishing rod in my backpack, because I wanted to fish in the port afterwards. Next year I think I'll come alone, the boy is big now and has work at university. How is he doing?

Кирил Костов

Хубаво, че си минала точно покрай гроба на митрополит Иеротей с внучето и си му разказала за ктитора – такива неща се запечатват в детската памет. Аз пък си спомням как преди години след една литургия там стояхме малко по-дълго и гледахме как хората се докосват до иконата с такова благоговение. Благодаря ти за споделянето, Красимира, наистина те пренася.

Борис Николов

It's good that you went right there with your grandson and told him about the founder - such walks past the grave of Metropolitan Ierothei remain in the memory. This year, I looked at the photos from the litany and thought about how important it is that the Musa Philharmonic still plays on these holidays. Thank you for sharing, Krasimira.