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07-26-2009, 03:51 AM
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 Source for holy oil
I am looking for a source to get Holy Oil from the convent where St.Nectarios of Aegina last lived. Does anyone have any suggestions? I am also looking for the published Akatist of St. Nectarios.
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07-26-2009, 04:27 AM
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Kontakion 1
In joy of heart let us hymn with songs the newly revealed star of Orthodoxy, the newly erected bulwark of the Church; for, glorified by the activity of the Spirit, he pours forth the abundant grace of healings upon those who cry: Rejoice, O Father Nektarios, model of patience and lover of virtue. Ikos 1 In the world you were shown to be a man of heavenly mind, O Nektarios, hierarch of Christ; for having passed through life in holiness, you were shown to be blameless, venerable and God-pleasing in all things. Wherefore, you hear from us such praises as these: Rejoice, you by whom the faithful are edified; Rejoice, you of whom the enemy is afraid! Rejoice, emulator of the venerable fathers; Rejoice, divine teacher of the Orthodox! Rejoice, you for whom the Church joins chorus; Rejoice, you in whom Aegina rejoices! Rejoice, O Father Nektarios, model of patience and lover of virtue. Kontakion 2 Having adorned yourself with meekness of soul from your youth, O holy father, one fervent desire consumed your heart: to become a preacher of the Holy Gospel. From childhood you knew the Scriptures which are able to make man wise for salvation, teaching them to cry: Alleluia. Ikos 2 When you left your home and traveled to Constantinople, you labored in the midst of worldly distractions. Yet you did not forsake the Faith which dwelt first in your grandmother and mother and also dwelt in thee, steadfastly dedicating yourself to prayer and to the sayings of the Fathers, which you wrote on packages and wrappings so that others might read them and receive spiritual profit. Wherefore, to one who was in the world but not of it, we the faithful cry aloud in thanksgiving: Rejoice, most holy temple of the activity of God; Rejoice, divinely inscribed book of new morals! Rejoice, for you made yourself like unto the saints in perfection; Rejoice, for you wisely spurned material things! Rejoice, splendid victory of the Faith; Rejoice, honored clarion of grace! Rejoice, O Father Nektarios, model of patience and lover of virtue. Kontakion 3 As a fervent lover of the monastic life, you often visited the Monastery of the Holy Fathers, conversing there about the spiritual struggle with its holy founder, Elder Pachomios. As you aspired to the angelic habit, you were tonsured and dedicated yourself to prayer on behalf of the people as you sang: Alleluia! Ikos 3 Wholly consumed with the love of heavenly knowledge, you received a blessing to continue your theological education to which you devoted yourself with zeal and self-denial. While living in Athens, you studied day and night, knowing no other roads but that to the school and to the Church. Wherefore, as to our instructor in heavenly theology, we your children joyfully cry: Rejoice, great pillar of piety; Rejoice, city of refuge for the faithful! Rejoice, firm stronghold of Orthodoxy; Rejoice, venerable vessel and praise of the Holy Trinity! Rejoice, you who shone forth in these latter times like a never-setting sun; Rejoice, you who pour forth the nectar of grace upon all believers. Rejoice, O Father Nektarios, model of patience and lover of virtue. Kontakion 4 Arrayed in true holiness and pure morals, Patriarch Sophronios of Alexandria saw in you great potential for service to Christ’s Holy Church. You were ordained to the sacred priesthood and elevated to the office of Bishop. O wise one, you offered your life to Christ as a pure sacrifice, ever chanting: Alleluia! Ikos 4 In your position as Metropolitan of Pentapolis, you were deeply loved by the faithful, for clothed in the vesture of the hierarchy, you adorned your life with humility. Ever disdainful of material possessions, you opened your hand freely and distributed your alms to the poor. Like your Master, you willingly came not to be served but to serve and to give your life as a ransom for many. Conquered by your love, we who honor your holy memory cry unto you thus: Rejoice, model of lambs and shepherds; Rejoice, pure and honorable abode of holiness! Rejoice, worthy converser with angels; Rejoice, good guide of men! Rejoice, for through you we are delivered from bodily passions; Rejoice, for through you we are filled with spiritual delights! Rejoice, O Father Nektarios, model of patience and lover of virtue. Kontakion 5 When the enemy of our souls saw you laboring in humility, he could not abide your holy presence among the people. Raising up slanders, inciting rumors, he sought to destroy your good name and to lead you to bitterness and anger. But you overcame all of his devices, for in all things you didst meekly chant unto God: Alleluia! Ikos 5 Lacking even your daily bread, slandered on all sides, you prayed for your accusers, begging the Father to forgive them. Refusing to speak one word in your defense, you joyfully suffered according to the will of God, committing yourself to Him in doing good, as to a faithful Creator. Wherefore, amazed by your long-suffering and steadfast endurance, we your children exclaim: Rejoice, treasury of great mercy; Rejoice, inexhaustible bread for the hungry! Rejoice, container of great virtues; Rejoice, model of spiritual meekness! Rejoice, you who said, “Father, forgive them, for they know not what they have done;” Rejoice, you who repaid evil with good! Rejoice, O Father Nektarios, model of patience and lover of virtue. Kontakion 6 Having within you a strong desire for the life of stillness on the Holy Mountain, you could not abandon the people but heeded their call to remain in the world and to proclaim the words of salvation. Freely you received and freely you gave, calling all men to exclaim: Alleluia! Ikos 6 With the words of your mouth you dropped heavenly sweetness into the hearts of those who accepted your words with faith, directing the minds of the faithful to seek those things which are above. The sacred writings of your teachings continually gladden the souls of the pious; for moved by the Holy Spirit, O Father, you wisely recorded words of grace and instruction for those who cry to you: Rejoice, faithful servant of the Most Holy Trinity; Rejoice, habitation adorned of the Holy Spirit. Rejoice, light that illumines all the ends of the earth; Rejoice, you who delivers people from the abyss of sin! Rejoice, you who exalts truth; Rejoice, you who dispels falsehood! Rejoice, O Father Nektarios, model of patience and lover of virtue. Kontakion 7 Invited to assume the direction of the Rizarios Ecclesiastical School, you brought peace where there once existed confusion, for you treated all as a loving father. Wherefore your students in gratitude sang to God: Alleluia! Ikos 7 Strong in the grace that is in Christ Jesus, having received the words of Life, you committed these to faithful men who, because of your good instruction and spiritual example, were enabled to teach them to others. Enduring hardships as a good soldier of Christ, you did not entangle yourself in the affairs of this life but thought only how to please the Master. Therefore, as to a worker who does not need to be ashamed, rightly dividing the word of truth, we cry out to you in words such as these: Rejoice, teacher of the divine commandments; Rejoice, you who makes wise the unwise by your teachings! Rejoice, new Paul, who has bequeathed to us the pattern of sound words; Rejoice, new Jude, who has given us the exhortation to contend earnestly for the faith! Rejoice, new Chrysostom, who has poured forth upon the Church the heavenly nectar of piety; Rejoice, new Damascene, who has defended the faithful from impious doctrines! Rejoice, O Father Nektarios, model of patience and lover of virtue. Kontakion 8 Wisely adorned with understanding and meekness, you brought together venerable virgins in godliness, leading them to Christ by your words and the works of your blameless life, teaching them to sing: Alleluia! Ikos 8 Listening to your prayers and earnest supplications, the Lord Who does the will of those who fear him, led you to the island of Aegina where you rebuilt the monastery which had been abandoned. Who can describe your labors and toils? Exercising vigilance in all things, you showed forth a model of divine virtue. Your spiritual daughters in thanksgiving cry to you thus: Rejoice, pure and honorable abode of holiness; Rejoice, all-luminous lamp, beloved by all! Rejoice, worthy converser with angels; Rejoice, good guide of men! Rejoice, pious rule of faith; Rejoice, holy purification of mortals! Rejoice, O Father Nektarios, model of patience and lover of virtue. Kontakion 9 Worldly-minded men cannot understand your patience, for despite the many cares of the monastery, you did not cease writing edifying books for Christians living in the world. Wherefore, amazed at the great wisdom which you were given, we cry to God: Alleluia! Ikos 9 Having settled at the Monastery in Aegina, you became all spirit and led an altogether spiritual life. Venerable, meek, kindly, humble, extremely compassionate and charitable, you carried on the good fight in order to lay hold of that which for which Christ Jesus laid hold of you. In your pious ways you blamelessly followed Dionysios, the godly pastor of Aegina. Now as you partake of heavenly glory with him, receive from us these praises: Rejoice, you who despised the world and its delusive pleasures; Rejoice, you who received in exchange heavenly blessings! Rejoice, you who completely subdued your flesh to your spirit; Rejoice, you who subjected your spirit to your sweetest Lord Jesus! Rejoice, lover of the holy Fathers; Rejoice, instructor in the prayer of the heart! Rejoice, O Father Nektarios, model of patience and lover of virtue. Kontakion 10 Never neglecting mental prayer but always crying from the depths of your heart, “Lord Jesus Christ, have mercy on me,” all bore witness that you had become completely spiritualized. Noticing in you an exceptional sweetness which radiated from your serene countenance, the faithful joyfully exclaimed: Alleluia! Ikos 10 Knowing that the Most Holy Virgin is a bulwark for all saints and a joy to monastics, you often offered your intercessions to her with tears and committed yourself to her motherly protection. Writing beautiful hymns, you gave to the faithful the gift of your love teaching them to sing, “Rejoice, O unwedded Bride!” Therefore, we cry to you: Rejoice, precious chosen one of Christ; Rejoice, unblemished fragrance of God! Rejoice, you who showed flaming love for the Lord; Rejoice, you who always honored His Holy Mother! Rejoice, boast of the Orthodox Church; Rejoice, you who work many miracles through the power of God! Rejoice, O Father Nektarios, model of patience and lover of virtue. Kontakion 11 When the time came for you to depart to Christ to receive the Crown of righteousness laid up for thee in heaven, you endured severe pain and suffering with exemplary patience. Always thanking the Heavenly Father and blessing His all-holy name, you continually cried: Alleluia! Ikos 11 The Lord, Who always glorifies those who glorify Him, did not allow your virtue to be hidden but desiring that those on earth know the glory He has given you in the heavens has revealed your relics as a well-spring of healings and miracles. For immediately after your repose, as your body was being prepared for burial, the Lord worked wonders through your sweater, raising up a man who had been paralyzed for many years. Therefore, together with him we also gratefully cry to you: Rejoice, speedy helper of those in need; Rejoice, constant stream of mercy by which we are cleansed! Rejoice, physician of soul and body; Rejoice, new pool of Siloam, healing the infirm! Rejoice, sweet myrrh of compassion; Rejoice, miracle worker of the faithful! Rejoice, O Father Nektarios, model of patience and lover of virtue. Kontakion 12 Multitudes of the faithful from all lands continually flee to your shrine, O holy one, and from your precious relics faithfully obtain divine grace and answers for their every petition. O Father, as you know how, fulfill also the petitions of those who now cry: Alleluia! Ikos 12 Singing praises we glorify you, O all-praised Nektarios; for in you God Who is glorified in the Trinity is wonderfully glorified. But even if we were to offer you a multitude of psalms and hymns composed from the soul, O holy wonderworker, we should do nothing to equal the gift of your miracles, and amazed by them we cry unto you: Rejoice, you who conquered all the snares of the Evil One; Rejoice, you who were sanctified both in soul and body! Rejoice, speedy helper of those in need; Rejoice, restoration of health to the sick! Rejoice, healer of diseases by the Grace of God; Rejoice, helper of those that suffer cruelly! Rejoice, O Father Nektarios, model of patience and lover of virtue. Kontakion 13 (Three times) As a partaker in the life of heaven and a dweller with the angels, O Father Nektarios, in that you labored to please God, accept our present offering, and unceasingly intercede for your flock and for all the Orthodox who honor you, that we may be healed of all diseases of both body and soul, that together with you in the eternal Kingdom we may unceasingly cry: Alleluia! Ikos 1 In the world you were shown to be a man of heavenly mind, O Nektarios, hierarch of Christ; for having passed through life in holiness, you were shown to be blameless, venerable and God-pleasing in all things. Wherefore, you hear from us such praises as these: Rejoice, you by whom the faithful are edified; Rejoice, you of whom the enemy is afraid! Rejoice, emulator of the venerable fathers; Rejoice, divine teacher of the Orthodox! Rejoice, you for whom the Church joins chorus; Rejoice, you in whom Aegina rejoices! Rejoice, O Father Nektarios, model of patience and lover of virtue. Kontakion 1 In joy of heart let us hymn with songs the newly revealed star of Orthodoxy, the newly erected bulwark of the Church; for, glorified by the activity of the Spirit, he pours forth the abundant grace of healings upon those who cry: Rejoice, O Father Nektarios, model of patience and lover of virtue. A Lamp Lighted by God - St. Nectarios of Pentapolis ________________________________________ This modern saint, a veritable mountain of virtue, was born Anastasios Kephala, on October 1, 1816, in Silyvria, Greece. Even in childhood he began to shine with the Christ like meekness that in adulthood made him a beacon of grace and light, Because his parents were poor, the young saint went to Constantinople at the age of 14 in order to earn a living, Although be was not given proper wages, he had great faith in God and a burning desire to share the truth of Christ with others. Accordingly, he collected holy sayings and quotations, copying them out on customers' packages so that they might be inspired. Years later, in the preface of his book, Treasury of Sayings, he discussed this adolescent zeal: "The present book is a product of long and intense work .... I had recourse to the treasures of our ancestors . . . Thus the work began, and a meager collection of sayings, opinions, and apothegms was made. But the means of transmitting them was also difficult, owing to the lack of money. I thought I could utilize as publication sheets the cigarette packages of Constantinople's tobacco-sellers. The idea seemed to me a good one... Each day I wrote on many of these 'sheets' various maxims from my collection, so that the customers might out of curiosity read the statements and be instructed in what is wise and good.” As one biographer and friend later wrote:”Who can read this and not admire the Saint's great love for his neighbor? In the words of the Apostle Paul, he employs everything; he uses every device, in order to benefit his neighbor morally." First Miracle The young Anastasios was able to visit many holy shrines. During one pilgrimage by sea a great storm arose, threatening to sink the ship. The captain ordered everyone to abandon ship, but the Saint removed his cross, dipped it into the water, and three times commanded the sea to be still. To the great joy of the passengers, the storm immediately ceased. Unfortunately, however, the cross had fallen into the sea. As the voyage continued, strange knocks were heard below the waterline of the ship. When the ship docked the noises continued. Sailors examining the hull found that the miracle-working cross was stuck to the place from whence the knocking sounds had come! Carrying the Cross At the age of 30, Anastasios was tonsured a monk, receiving the monastic name of Lazarus. A year later he was ordained deacon and renamed Nectarios. Sent to Athens to study theology, he gave himself over day and night to the reading of Holy Scripture and the sacred writings of the Holy Fathers of the Church. After receiving his degree in theology in 1885, he was ordained a priest in Alexandria and then, in 1889, made vicar bishop of Pentapolis in Cairo. So popular was he among the clergy and laity that those jealous of him, thinking he might be raised to the patriarchal throne, accused him of insubordination and immorality. Believing this slander, the Patriarch removed him from authority in 1890. At the age of that it seemed that the life of this young bishop had come to an end. At what seemed from a worldly standpoint to be the darkest hour, however, Christ was very close to His slave, Nectarios, preparing to make him a "clear well-spring of healing and a fountain of miracles." Patiently enduring the hostility against him, St. Nectarios left for Athens, where he awaited guidance from the Lord. Soon he realized that he should remain in the world, rather than retire to a monastery, in order to preach the Gospel. But because of his suspension the Church of Greece was reluctant to give him a position. Many believed the rumors about him, delighting in gossip and scandal. This made it very difficult to preach the word of God. In 1894 he was invited by supporters to serve as dean of the Rosaries Ecclesiastical School for the training of priests. Under his direction the seminary functioned peacefully and fruitfully. On one occasion the Saint said to one of the students, who later became a close friend and his biographer: "When a man comes to understand his destiny, and that he is a child of the heavenly Father, that is, of the Supreme Good, he looks with contempt at the goods of this world. It is true that the virtuous man endures temptations and humiliations in this world; but he rejoices deep within his heart, because he has his conscience at peace, The world hates and despises virtuous men, yet it envies them, for as our ancestors used to say, even the enemy admires virtue." Lover of Peace By now his reputation had begun to change, as one by one people discovered the true character of the Saint. Although he continued to live quietly, desiring nothing other than his seminary responsibilities, his supporters urged him to go to Egypt in 1899 when the Patriarch of Alexandria died. They, and many others, supported his candidacy for the patriarchal throne, to such an extent that the Greek newspaper, "Regeneration" (Anaphases), declared him "fervent...a very productive writer, an indefatigable worker of the Spirit, having as his food and pleasure the service of the Word of God and truth. He is free of avarice to the extreme, a fiery lover of goodness, serene but strong, meek yet firm, pure in life." The Saint went to Alexandria, but returned almost immediately to Athens rather than cause any slightest disturbance or embroil himself in church politics, as others wished to do. As he himself observed: "Listening to the entreaties of our fellow countrymen, I went to Egypt, not to cause uneasiness and factions, but to bring peace and love." The Summit of Perfection After being approached by pious women wishing to live the monastic life, St. Nectarios went to the isle of Aegina. There, in 1904, he established a convent dedicated to the Holy Trinity. Its first Abbess, Xenia, although physically blind, was able to preside over her sisters by means of spiritual sight. (She reposed in 1923.) The Saint was himself the inspiration and guide for the community of nuns. God had given him the gift of spiritual direction, making him a particularly wonderful confessor. It was here, at his convent, that the Saint showed many others the way to salvation, "like a lamp on a stand" (Matt. 5:15). His biographer relates that "after settling at the convent he lived an altogether spiritual life, being always in a state of divine contemplation .... He never neglected mental prayer: Lord Jesus Christ, have mercy upon me. For this reason an exceptional sweetness radiated from his serene countenance, showing a holiness of sanctification in the Holy Spirit." Correspondence with his spiritual children, and especially with the sisterhood under his spiritual guidance, took much of the Saint's time. In his letters are reflected the mercy, humility and high level of spiritual attainment which were born from the Saint's true love of God and experience in the unseen warfare. To the nuns in Aegina he wrote: "Seek God every day, but in your heart; and not outside of it, and on discovering Him stand with fear and trembling, like the Cherubim and Seraphim, as your heart becomes God's dwelling place. To discover the Lord, humble yourself to the earth before Him, for the Lord rejects the proud and high minded, but loves and visits the humble of heart.... When we are delivered from the malice of pride and become humble, enthroning humility in our hearts, we possess all; because humility is elevating and bears with it the whole choir of virtues, and when one becomes humble all the virtues follow..." On another occasion he wrote: "Remember that you are women and do not try to be equal to men .... Without courage of soul great undertakings are impossible, and when one St. Nectarios dares to commence such undertakings before his soul has been strengthened through moral virtues, he will be seduced and fall. This is why I intend and wish you to walk in the way of caution in all things, performing the obligations of the monastic state as well as the obligation to maintain your body and health, seeking your moral perfection." Throughout his life St. Nectarios continued to study holy things, publishing literally dozens and dozens of books on such diverse subjects as the Seven Councils of the Church, Christian Ethics, Repentance and Confession, Holy Communion, Sacred Tradition, etc. He also authored various historical studies, a book about Blessed Augustine, and an examination of the schism of the Western Church from the Orthodox Church. In his writings the Saint made it very clear that the basis for philosophizing, for all thinking, in fact, must be divine revelation. Otherwise, he asked, how can one know if one has found the truth? "Without the truth that has been revealed...man is incapable of knowing himself; for the lack of knowledge of revealed truth leads man to false theories or erroneous doctrines .... Revelation is the lamp that illuminates and guides the mind..." His last illness, from prostatitis, was extremely painful. He suffered this martyrdom for a year and a half. Then, on a September afternoon in 1920, a nun brought him (to a hospital). He was dressed so humbly that at first no one believed him to be a bishop. Given a third class room in a crowded ward, the Saint Suffered another five days of intense pain. Finally, on November 8, 1920, he surrendered his meek and simple soul to the Lord. God Glorifies His Saint From almost the moment of Death, God worked miracles in order to bring the attention of the world to His slave. A paralytic was instantly healed after contact with a part of the Saint's clothing. Amazing fragrance accompanied his body and remained in rooms where he had been. Like a precious treasure, the earthly tabernacle of St. Nectarios was brought back to his convent for burial. Some months later it was disinterred in order to be placed in a fitting marble tomb. The body, however, was found to be whole and entire, and emitting an unearthly fragrance! Three years later the body still remained incorrupt, and continued to be so for about twenty years. His biographer visited the convent in order to witness this divine sign for himself: “I confess with absolute sincerity that when I approached the tomb to pray, I smelled the fragrance of the holy body; I was so moved that I cried with all my heart and soul: 'Truly, Nectarios has received from God the gift of sainthood, like the Saints of our Orthodox Faith!” For reasons we do not know, God caused the body of the Saint to be reduced to bones some years later, but the relics still continue to emit a holy fragrance and are an almost constant source of miracles and an object of pilgrimage by the faithful. Along with the Russian St. John of Kronstadt, St. Nectarios is the first Saint of whom we have photographs. Icons show him in the serenity of Paradise, where he now dwells, but his photographs reveal him as he was on this earth, during the years of his struggles and trials. As one writer says: “His integral personality may be seen also in his face. It...calls all of us to see where grace and redemption are to be found, namely in the fulfillment of the commandments, and in the manifestation of love.” "St. Nectarios attained to the same enviable level of sainthood as the great luminaries and saints of our Church. He did not ascend upon pillars, nor did he withdraw to hermitages, nor did he contend with cruel persecutions and tragic tortures, like those great combatants of our holy religion, the Martyrs; but we can say that his whole life was nothing else than a continuous doxology to God, and a tireless effort...to benefit suffering society morally and religiously. He lived in the world, but was not, as the Saviour says, of the world. He trod on the earth, yet he conducted himself like a citizen of heaven. He had the form of a man, but lived like an angel...His was a peace-making holiness, inspired by evangelical virtue and meditation. on the eternal Kingdom of God." |
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07-26-2009, 04:32 AM
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I am looking for a source to get Holy Oil from the convent where St.Nectarios of Aegina last lived. |
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07-26-2009, 04:38 AM
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Have you tried to contact them? God bless |
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07-27-2009, 06:43 PM
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Dear Kyril,
There is a shrine Church to St. Nektarios in Covina, California. Living in both countries, I would say it would be much easier for you to receive the oil from there. I see that they have healing services, so the oil they have would be from Aegina, I presume. St Nectarios Greek Orthodox Church 20340 E Covina Blvd Covina, CA 91724-1608 (626) 967-5524 Yours in Christ, Alice |
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07-27-2009, 09:14 PM
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Thanks for the Akatist and the link to the monastery, I had not been able to find their website only information about the island, etc. Hope this helps!!! God Bless!! RENA |
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09-03-2009, 11:05 AM
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I apologize if this information has already been given somewhere within the Forum – I am just not able to find it.
I am interested in finding out where on the Eastern Coast the Relics of Saint Nektarios can be found. I am aware of the Saint George Greek Orthodox Cathedral in Hartford, CT and of the Saint Nektarios Greek Orthodox Church in Charlotte, NC. I am trying to find out if anyone is aware of any other Churches closer to Maryland. I was told that the St. George Cathedral in Philadelphia, PA could be home to the Relics. I have called the number as listed on their website, but I am not able to get someone to talk to. Anyone can confirm this? Any information would be greatly appreciated. Thank you very much in advance. God Bless, Nana |
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09-03-2009, 11:36 AM
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You may want to contact the Metropolitan Office for New Jersey. Their contact info is here: http://www.goparish.org/gometropolisnj/metropolis.htm
If they don't know, I'm sure they can point you in the right direction. |
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09-04-2009, 11:35 PM
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Thank you, Ryan.
I called the number as listed on their website, but the number has been disconected. I will be emailing them and hopefully I will get a response soon. If anyone else is aware of the information that I have requested, your help will be so greatly appreciated. Thank you. |
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09-05-2009, 12:37 AM
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Dear Nana,
There is an interior chapel with relics dedicated to St. Nektarios in Stamford, Connecticut at this Greek Orthodox church: http://www.annunciationofstamford.org/ Also, if I remember correctly, St. George Greek Orthodox Church in Clifton, New Jersey has relics and an interior chapel as well. Alice |
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09-05-2009, 01:40 AM
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St. Nicholas Greek Orthodox Church in Bethlehem, PA (http://stnicholas.org/) has a chapel of St. Nektarios, and I believe they have some of his relics also, but I'm not sure.
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09-05-2009, 06:15 AM
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Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church also has a small chapel dedicated to St. Nectarios and I am almost sure they have a relic there. They are located in Southern New Jersey. You might want to check it out!!
Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church Street: Mill Road & Ridge Avenue Egg Harbor Township, nj 08234- Phone: (609) 653-8092 Rena+++ |
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09-05-2009, 11:21 PM
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Thank you all for your responses. So greatly appreciated. I am contacting all the Parishes as referenced above and I will be letting you know of the outcome.
God Bless. Nana |
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09-10-2009, 11:01 AM
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I have contacted the Parishes above:
The Parish from Bethelem, PA does not have the Relics. The Parish from Egg Harbor, as George Father so kindly took the time to return my call and explain, has part of the ribbon that was placed on St. Nektarios hands after his dormition and a piece of wood from the casket. The Parish from Clifton does have the Relics! The person to whom I spoke (I will try not to spell her name, just because I am not sure it will be correct) was extremely helpful. She let me know she will light a candle right away in the Chapel of St. Nektarios. She offered to mail me Holy Oil from the Candle of St. Nektarios. Furthermore, she offered to talk to Father to find out when Father will be available to do a blessing should I come to Clifton. Within an hour, she called me and we have decided for this upcoming Sunday. How wonderful of her - I thank her again for being so prompt and all her help. The Cathedral from Philadelphia - I had to leave a message and I will follow-up this week. In all honesty, since I have tried to contact the Parishes above, I did not get a chance to email the Metropolitan Office for New Jersey and I will not do that since I got my answer. For who is interested, the St. George Cathedral from Hartford, CT is also home to the Relics of St. Nektarios. Father George was very kind to confirm this via email. Also, as mentioned above, the St. Nektarios GOC from Charlotte, NC has the Relics, as well: http://www.stnektarios.org/visitingrelics.php I thank you all for the information that you provided. God Bless, Nana |
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09-11-2009, 12:24 AM
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Thanks for gathering the information, Nana. I think it's good for all of us living in the area to know about the local relics. Here's something I know- the Greek church in Media, PA has relics of St. John Chrysostom and (I think) St. Panteleimon. Someone living in the area had them as a sort of family heirloom and gave them to the church.
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09-12-2009, 12:20 AM
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Dear Nana,
I am glad that my reference to St. George in Clinton, NJ worked out so nicely for you! Glory to God! Glory to Him who worketh healings through St. Nektarios! For many years, on the feast day of St. Nektarios, we would trek as a family to St. George to attend vespers the night before...that is how I remembered. In Christ, Alice |
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