Feast Day: July 11th
The Life of Saint Nektarios: After some time, when the plague had ceased, Nicholas and his companions returned to the city. There Nicholas was surprised to find his mother had survived. But seeing her son dressed as a Muslim, she became angry, and said: “Don’t come near me! What kind of clothes are those I see? Go away from here as soon as possible. I did not give birth to a Muslim. I gave birth to Nicholas the Orthodox Christian. Go away so my eyes don’t look upon you.” To this, Nicholas said nothing, Her words pierced his heart as though he had been struck with arrows. Instead Nicholas turned to the Lord and asked for forgiveness…
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Prayers
Apolytikion – Tone 4: The ornament of Vryoulla and fervent protector, you have shown yourself to be Nektarios, as an Athlete of Christ, in these last days. You lived well in Asceticism, on the Mountain of Athos, where you contended with a Godly mind and destroyed the serpent. Wherefore Venerable Martyr, with longing we celebrate you.
Kontakion – Tone 4: Divine nectar of the love of Christ, by your virtuous life on Athos, you received your soul Nektarios. You ran towards the contest, with a steadfast heart, and you Glorified Christ, in your revered contest, by Whom you were glorified, on behalf of the world, for whom you always intercede.
Megalynarion: Rejoice, divine shoot of Vryoulla, gushing forth nectar, in the hearts of the pious, and with the longing of Divine Love they honour you, wise Venerable Martyr, divine Nektarios.
A Verse: Nektarios bore the Cross of the Lord, bravely trampling on the errors of the unbelievers.
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