{"product_id":"original-saint-nektarios-icon-12-16-inches","title":"Original Saint Nektarios Icon – 12 × 16 Inches","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"262\" data-end=\"780\"\u003eThis 12 × 16 inch icon depicts \u003cstrong data-start=\"293\" data-end=\"322\"\u003eSaint Nektarios of Aegina\u003c\/strong\u003e, one of the most beloved modern saints of the Orthodox Church. He is portrayed in his bishop’s robes, often holding a Gospel book or blessing hand raised, symbolizing his pastoral care, wisdom, and spiritual guidance. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"787\" data-end=\"825\"\u003eWho Was Saint Nektarios of Aegina?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"827\" data-end=\"1164\"\u003eSaint Nektarios of Aegina (1846–1920) was a Greek Orthodox bishop, theologian, and monastic known for his humility, holiness, and miracles. Born \u003cstrong data-start=\"972\" data-end=\"995\"\u003eAnastasios Kephalas\u003c\/strong\u003e on the Greek island of Selymbria (modern Silivri, Turkey), he pursued religious studies and became a priest, later serving as bishop in the city of Pentapolis in Egypt.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1166\" data-end=\"1470\"\u003eHe faced slander and persecution from jealous clergy, which forced him to resign, but he remained faithful to God’s calling. In 1904, he founded the \u003cstrong data-start=\"1315\" data-end=\"1376\"\u003eHoly Monastery of Saint Nektarios on the island of Aegina\u003c\/strong\u003e, Greece, where he dedicated himself to prayer, teaching, and the care of nuns and pilgrims.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1472\" data-end=\"1781\"\u003eSaint Nektarios is remembered for his \u003cstrong data-start=\"1510\" data-end=\"1569\"\u003ehealing miracles, spiritual guidance, and deep humility\u003c\/strong\u003e. He was canonized by the Orthodox Church in 1961, and his feast day is celebrated on \u003cstrong data-start=\"1655\" data-end=\"1669\"\u003eNovember 9\u003c\/strong\u003e. He is widely venerated as a protector, healer, and guide for those seeking faith, comfort, and intercession.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"My Store","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42133943877717,"sku":null,"price":1250.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0612\/3791\/9829\/files\/IMG_12542.heic?v=1770684218","url":"https:\/\/www.sofiageorgiadou.com\/products\/original-saint-nektarios-icon-12-16-inches","provider":"My Store","version":"1.0","type":"link"}