Hierarch · 1846–1920
Nektarios of Aegina
Saint Nectarius Kephalas, Metropolitan of Pentapolis
New Calendar November 9 Old Calendar November 22
Why they are a saint
Nektarios of Aegina was known as metropolitan of Pentapolis, unjustly slandered, later founder of a convent on Aegina. Widely asked for healing, especially cancer, after many reported wonders at his tomb. The years given for this life are 1846–1920.
Patronage / why chosen as patron
Traditionally asked to pray for cancer and lingering illness (popular), Aegina. The reason for this custom is not recorded here.
Prayer
O holy Nektarios of Aegina, pray to God for us.
A short general prayer to a saint, not a liturgical text. No public-domain troparion for this saint is included.
Do not confuse with Nectarius of Optina; Nectarius of the Kiev Caves; other Nectariuses.