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Lessons on Pastoral Care

Lessons on Pastoral Care

Saint Nektarios Wonderworker of Aegina; Nun Christina

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Lessons on Pastoral Care is a profound and extensive manual on pastoral virtues and vices, offering essential guidance for spiritual shepherds. The work delves deeply into the moral and spiritual qualities necessary for a faithful and effective pastor, emphasizing virtues such as patience, humility, meekness, perseverance, and self-sacrifice. Alongside these, it also warns against the destructive vices like pride, selfishness, despondency, and indifference, which can lead not only to personal spiritual downfall but also to the harm of the entire flock. Through clear and reflective language, the text offers pastoral wisdom inspired by Scripture and the teachings of the Church Fathers, including St. John Chrysostom, St. Basil the Great, and St. Gregory the Theologian. It examines the inner workings of the soul, the necessity of spiritual struggle, and the immense responsibility pastors bear for the salvation of their communities. This book serves as an invaluable guide for clergy and laypeople alike, emphasizing the importance of spiritual integrity, humility, and devotion in guiding others toward the Kingdom of God.
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Discourse on Personhood

Discourse on Personhood

Saint Nektarios Wonderworker of Aegina

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2024
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This book delves into the profound question of the immortality of the soul, drawing from scriptural teachings, philosophical inquiry, and the inherent longing of humanity for the eternal. The text presents an intricate dialogue on human nature, distinguishing between the material and the noetic aspects of man, and explores the relationship between divine revelation and human knowledge. Through arguments rooted in the wisdom of the Holy Scriptures and reflections on the nature of the soul, it guides the reader towards understanding their higher purpose. It emphasizes the idea that without the revelation of divine truth, man is left in confusion, susceptible to erroneous beliefs. The noetic light of divine wisdom is presented as the key that illuminates the mysteries of existence, leading to a recognition of the immortal soul's place in the cosmos. The book also challenges materialistic theories that deny the immortality of the soul, asserting that such views undermine the dignity, purpose, and advancement of humanity. By exploring the inherent yearning for goodness, truth, and eternal life, the text provides both a philosophical and theological framework for understanding the soul's immortality. The work culminates in the belief that the soul, created in the image of God, is destined for eternal communion with the Divine, offering hope and meaning to the struggles of earthly life.
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The Revelation of God

The Revelation of God

Saint Nektarios Wonderworker of Aegina; Nun Christina

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2024
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This book delves into the profound relationship between God and humanity, exploring divine revelation and its significance. It discusses the nature of God as the Creator, His love for His creation, and especially His unique bond with humankind, created in His image. Through a thorough examination of theological principles, the text highlights the intimate connection between the divine and the human, emphasizing the role of divine revelation in bringing about deeper knowledge of God and fostering spiritual communion with Him.
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Christology

Christology

Saint Nektarios Wonderworker of Aegina; Nun Christina

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2024
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In "Christology," Saint Nektarios explores the profound connection between faith and virtue in the life of the Christian believer. Through poetic language and insightful reflections, the text illuminates how genuine faith in Christ transforms the believer into a radiant image of divine grace. It delves into the characteristics of a virtuous life, highlighting the beauty, strength, and joy that arise from a deep relationship with God. As the saint eloquently describes, the Christian life is a journey of continual renewal and moral excellence, showcasing the indelible impact of divine grace. This work serves as an inspiring guide for anyone seeking to cultivate a life of virtue, rooted in faith, and marked by the light of Christ.
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On the Schism

On the Schism

Saint Nektarios Wonderworker of Aegina

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2024
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On one hand, the publication of papal encyclicals, through which the Eastern Orthodox Church was invited to recognize the primacy of the Pope and to unite with the Roman Catholic Church, and on the other hand, the violation of the rights of the Eastern Church and the distortion of the truth, as well as the various recent slanders hurled against it by the zealous papists.
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On the Holy Cross

On the Holy Cross

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Saint Nektarios composed this work in 1914 at the behest of the Metropolitan of Athens "in order to refute erroneous positions and deluded human teachings which are held out of a complete ignorance of the historical appearance of the Holy Cross." Having gained independence from the Ottomans, the Greeks found themselves under the increasing cultural influence of Western Europe, and with that came iconoclastic Protestant tendencies, including a disdain for the veneration of the Holy Cross. In this book, Saint Nektarios seeks to educate Orthodox Christians and strengthen their faith in the Cross of Christ, drawing deeply and widely from biblical, historical, and patristic sources, as well modern scholarship, to cover the spiritual, historical, liturgical and symbolic aspects of this ancient, significant, and most cherished Christian tradition and refuting the challenges to it.
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Holy Memorials and The Soul After Death

Holy Memorials and The Soul After Death

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2024
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The holy memorial service of the Eastern Orthodox Church is a ceremony passed down from the earliest days of Christianity. In this treatise, Saint Nektarios Kefalas explains the ancient origins of this practice, its place in the life of the church, and its profound theological significance. Drawing on Scripture and a wealth of wisdom from the church fathers, he upholds the legitimacy of this tradition and shows how it came to be what it is today.
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Ecumenical Councils

Ecumenical Councils

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2024
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Ecumenical Councils is a thorough work by Saint Nektarios of Aegina on the Ecumenical Councils of the Orthodox Church. The text explains clearly and simply the conclusion of each council and it's significance to the church.
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Theotokarion

Theotokarion

Saint Nektarios Wonderworker of Aegina

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2024
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Having been taught by our holy, catholic, and apostolic Church that it is meet and right to magnify the Theotokos and Ever-Virgin Mary, I composed these odes and hymns to praise and celebrate the Most-Holy Mother of the Lord in song, with special consideration for the icon of Our Lady Gorgoepikoos, as well as for the succour and protection of those who call upon it, and to express my eternal gratitude towards the Theotokos for her many benefactions towards me, which are abundant. I published these hymns in order to offer those who love and honour the Mother of the Lord a guide wherein they could find an articulation of their affections towards her, and express them by praising and singing hymns to our Most-Holy Theotokos, the Mother of God. While its publication and distribution was being carried out, the desire to praise Our Lady the Theotokos inspired us to compose new odes and new hymns, and so their number increased, and both odes and hymns multiplied. So then, one-hundred-and-five new odes, fifty-three hymns, nine canons, seven enneaodia, and two triodia were written. In order to fulfil the desire of the faithful, I decided to publish these odes, hymns, and canons in one book together with what had already been published. We have removed four unusual odes from the first edition of the Theotokarion, and this is reflected in this present edition.
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Poems, Supplications and Confessions

Poems, Supplications and Confessions

Blessed Xeni The Blind; Saint Nektarios Wonderworker of Aegina

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Divine Gerontissa Xenia, the first Abbess of St Nektarios of Aegina, was mindful of the phrase 'the kingdom of heaven suffereth violence, and the violent take it by force' and would force herself (as directed by the saint) to act with prudence in all things so that 'faith, hope, and love towards God would be perfected in her. The verses that her blindness inspired quiver with sighs but are also shaken by gentle faith and soothe with the comfort that only wholehearted devotion to God can give. This is the blind poetess Xenia, who had deep humility, clear discernment, and admirable patience. God also granted her poetic talent. Although she is not a well-known poetess, her simple poems are like fresh wildflowers, picked from the cultivated field of her poetic nature, that compose a beautiful bouquet which will forever preserve its fragrance, as they refer to the eternal and unfading Rose, the All-Holy Mother.
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Holy Catechism

Holy Catechism

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2024
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In the Holy Catechism, Saint Nektarios of Aegina provides a comprehensive overview of Eastern Orthodox doctrine and practice. It is designed to educate young Christians, baptismal candidates, and newcomers to the faith, as well as edify and inform more mature believers. Saint Nektarios' unique blend of scholarly erudition and pastoral counsel makes this a challenging and engaging introduction to the history and teachings of the Church.
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On the Holy Images

On the Holy Images

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In this volume, Saint Nektarios explores the sacred visual art of the Church, focusing on how they are used, and drawing from testimony from the Holy Scriptures, the Early Christians, Church Fathers, and Archaeological findings. He defends their existence and use in the Church against those who oppose them, carefully rebutting their arguments, and also explaining the difference between sacred images and idols. Finally, Saint Nektarios takes a deeper look into the pattern in which the Lord Jesus Christ is depicted, especially in the images which were miraculously made without hands.
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A Letter to Nun Eusebia

A Letter to Nun Eusebia

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2024
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In his letter to Nun Eusebia, we are offered a unique and intimate glimpse into St Nektarios' role as a spiritual father. Here the saint uses his extensive knowledge and wisdom to encourage his spiritual daughter along the monastic path she has chosen to walk. Nevertheless, these lessons are equally beneficial to Christians living in the world, yet desire to grow in their love and devotion to God.
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The Priesthood

The Priesthood

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Written eleven years into Saint Nektarios's tenure as the Director of the Rizarios Ecclesiastical School in Athens, The Priestly Engolpion is the distillation of over a decade of direct experience in the guidance, formation, and spiritual and ethical cultivation of future priests and lay leaders of the Church. This book is a compilation of three works: The first chapter, "On the Priesthood", offers an in-depth explanation of the nature of the Christian priesthood, its purpose, the work of a Christian priest, and how he must conduct himself. The second and third chapters entitled "On the Primacy in the Hierarchy" and "On Equality in the Hierarchy" respectively are set against the historical context of drastic changes undergone by the Roman Catholic Church as a result of Vatican I, and are both a reminder to the Orthodox of their sacred Apostolic inheritance and what it means, as well as a reminder to adhere to Holy Tradition. Saint Nektarios' masterful articulation of the ages-old unchanging understanding of the Priesthood in the Orthodox Church is beneficial not only for those who are called to become priests, or to those who are already priests, but also to lay people who yearn to deepen their understanding of this integral pillar of the Christian Faith.
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Christian Ethics

Christian Ethics

Saint Nektarios Wonderworker of Aegina; Josef D Candelario

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2024
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"Jesus answered and said to him, 'If anyone loves Me, he will keep My word; and My Father will love him, and We will come to him and make Our home with him.'" (John 14:23) It was with the hope of helping every Christian to keep the Lord's words that Saint Nektarios penned this book on the ethical life. The Christian Ethics was published in 1897 as a textbook Saint Nektarios used in the course on Christian Ethics he taught at the Rizarios Ecclesiastical School. Upon retiring from his post as Director of the Rizarios School, he devoted his time to editing and supplementing the book to make it accessible for a much wider audience. Saint Nektarios recognised, with great clarity, the indissoluble connection between one's faith and love for God and his behaviour towards God and to his neighbor, and how both would affect his immortal soul and ultimate destiny. It is for this reason that he took great efforts to pass on this understanding, not only to future leaders of the Church, but also to the common man. With this translation, we humbly seek to continue his effort by making his work available to the greater English-speaking world. Saint Nektarios lays down the basics of Ethics from an Orthodox Christian perspective. Here he covers a wide range of topics such as the goodness of God and His qualities; man, his creation, his purpose, his freedom, and the powers of his soul; sin, virtue, and the ultimate good; and laws, nature, reason, and duties.
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Know Thyself

Know Thyself

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2024
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The famous saying "Know Thyself" is well-known as the hallmark of ancient philosophy. In Christianity this imperative assumes vital importance as a duty enjoined both by natural law and by Holy Scripture, for "they are wise who know themselves well" (Prov. 13:10). Since God created the human person according to His "image and likeness" (Gen. 1:26-27), self-knowledge is also a central path to attaining the knowledge of God. As Saint Gregory of Nyssa says, "If you wish to know God you must first know yourself." In this edifying treatise first published in Greek in 1905, Saint Nektarios gathers beneficial sayings and vividly portrays the various virtues, vices, and states of the soul. He aims to assist us in the difficult task of self-knowledge so that the reader can "study himself, examine himself with precision, behold the image of his soul as in a mirror so that he might discover its passions ...] and diligently seek his soul's cure." Self-knowledge means both recognizing our God-given purpose and actively seeking to be transformed and "conformed to the image" of Christ (Rom. 8:29). By cultivating the virtues and overcoming the passions through faith, hope, and love, the Christian can grow in likeness to God.
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Theological Studies

Theological Studies

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2024
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Saint Nektarios' Theological work is deeply rooted in the biblical and patristic tradition. The purpose of his theological writing was two-fold: to fill in the lack of Orthodox Christian theological literature and make it more widely available, and to enlighten and teach all the faithful members of the Orthodox Church. With this in mind, he composed his theological works with a high level of academic rigour, all the while keeping them accessible to a wider readership, true to the saint's pastoral heart. In Part One, we collect two lengthy treatises--the first being about the One, Holy, Catholic, and Apostolic Church, and the second about Holy Tradition--with a shorter treatise about the Church as a supplement to the first. These works will greatly benefit anyone curious about the Orthodox Church, as well as its members who seek to deepen their understanding of the Church and its heritage. In Part Two, we collect an in-depth treatise which explores the sacraments of the Orthodox Church, followed by a shorter treatise which focuses on Orthodox Christian worship. These works will greatly benefit anyone curious about the Orthodox Church, as well as members who seek to broaden their understanding of the holy sacraments, and consequently deepen their experience and participation in them.
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Homilies During Great Lent

Homilies During Great Lent

Saint Nektarios Wonderworker of Aegina; Nun Christina

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2024
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Saint Nektarios the Wonderworker (1846-1920) has become one of the most well-known and much beloved Orthodox Christian saints of the contemporary age since his saintly glorification in 1961. Born in Selymbria in the Ottoman Empire, he was educated in Constantinople and in Athens. At the age of 30, he was tonsured a monk and given the name 'Nektarios' on the island of Chios and then ordained as a deacon three years later. It was during his years as a deacon and student of theology in Athens that Saint Nektarios first honed his skills as a preacher, for which he would later be renowned. The ten homilies compiled in the present book were delivered towards the end of this period, during and around Saint Nektarios's final Great Lent as a deacon. With topics ranging from the free will of man, repentance, confession, and the Holy Eucharist, these sermons bring to light the emerging brilliance of the saint as a young man. Not only do they demonstrate his deep knowledge for the Holy Scriptures and an understanding of the human person, which can only come from a grace-filled spiritual life and devotion to God, but his sharp intellect and familiarity with subjects outside of scripture and patristics, as he draws examples from history, literature, and the Greek and Latin philosophers with great ease, bringing everything together to craft practical pastoral exhortations. These sermons were, without a doubt, immeasurably beneficial to the souls who heard him in person, as they will be to anyone who reads these words today.
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On Care for the Soul

On Care for the Soul

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On Care for the Soul was first published in 1894, at the end of Saint Nektarios's tenure as a preacher in Athens (1891-1894), before he began his fifteen-year career as the director of the Rizarios Ecclesiastical School in Athens. In this collection of eleven homilies, Saint Nektarios takes us through the central issues of life and the purpose of a human being and of his eternal soul. Saint Nektarios first lays out the foundation of man's moral freedom in order to talk about why he is culpable for his sin. As the consequences for man's sin are the offending of divine justice and the death of his soul, repentance and confession are required of him to rectify those consequences. Finally, having accomplished these things, the ultimate healing of man's soul is found in his participation in the Mystery of the Holy Eucharist. Each carefully crafted homily pivots upon a passage from the Bible from which Saint Nektarios launches into an engaging explanation of each theme, drawing deeply and broadly from the Holy Scriptures, the Church Fathers, liturgical texts, church canons, and Classical writers. These timeless homilies speak with as much pertinence and relevance to the eternal soul of every human being today as they did at the turn of the 19th century.
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