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# Dublin Romanian Orthodox Community Honors St. Nektarios
- URL: https://uoj.news/news/dublin-romanian-orthodox-community-honors-st-nektarios/
- Published: 2026-11-11T17:14:48.000Z
- Updated: 2026-11-11T17:14:48.000Z
- Description: The Romanian Orthodox community in Dublin honored its diocesan bishop’s patron saint with a Divine Liturgy and veneration of the saint’s relics.
- Author: Tobias Straney
- Tags: #Category: News, Romanian Orthodox Church, Ireland, Orthodoxy in Europe

**DUBLIN, IRELAND —** The Romanian Orthodox community in Dublin [honored](https://www.facebook.com/permalink.php?story%5Ffbid=pfbid0Hzwiu6T6qM8KBbFmbteU8GMyYFz4XwFvKpzpqu2qUxVvz9SuyPwCrAuKbQn8ckLtl&id=61572678209634&locale=ro%5FRO) St. Nektarios of Aegina on November 9 with a hierarchical Divine Liturgy celebrated by Bp. Nectarie of Ireland and Iceland at the diocesan center on Long Mile Road.

The celebration began with Great Vespers and Litia on the evening of November 8, followed the next morning by the Divine Liturgy, concelebrated by priests and deacons from across the diocese. Faithful also venerated a portion of the saint’s relics, which is preserved at the diocesan center.

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In his homily, Bp. Nectarie highlighted the saint’s humility, gentleness, patience amid trials, and steadfast love for the Church and all people. He described St. Nektarios’ life as a testimony to faith in Christ and an example of dedication and service for Christians to follow.

Members of the St. Nectarios Charitable Association of Ireland also attended. The organization operates within the diocese under the saint’s spiritual patronage and supports people in need through its philanthropic work.

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St. Nektarios is also the [spiritual protector](https://basilica.ro/sfantul-nectarie-de-la-eghina-ocrotitorul-a-doi-ierarhi-romani/) of Bp. Nectarie of Bogdania, vicar bishop of the Archdiocese of Chisinau, who celebrated his name day on the same feast. The two Romanian hierarchs share the saint’s name and honor his example of humility and service.

Previously, the [UOJ reported](https://uoj.news/news/patriarch-of-alexandria-offers-prayers-for-cancer-patients-at-st-nektarios-commemoration/) that the Patriarch of Alexandria offered prayers for cancer patients at the commemoration of St. Nektarios.