St. Nectarius Greek Orthodox Church
50 Goddard Avenue, Peabody, MA 01960
Tel: (123) 456-7890 | Fax: (123) 456-0987
Welcome to the St. Nectarius Orthodox Church Website
"Welcome one another, therefore, just as Christ has welcomed you, for the glory of God." - Romans 15:7
Through this web site, we are pleased to be able to introduce you to that same worship and fellowship as it is expressed in the life of our Parish. If you are a new member of our parish, or are considering membership, these web pages will acquaint you with what our parish offers to those who give it support and sustenance; to those who already belong to the church, we hope they will provide you with the assurance that your sacrificial offerings are received with profound respect, and are utilized to maximum effectiveness. They will, in any case, enable you to make the informed decisions that are necessary for a meaningful relationship with your church!
Worship Schedule
We meet for worship every Sunday morning at 10:00 AM followed by a fellowship coffee hour in our community center.
Sunday Services
Orthros/Matins: 9:00 AM
Divine Liturgy: 10:00 AM
Weekly Services
Orthros/Matins: 8:00 AM
Divine Liturgy: 9:00 AM
For further information about our schedule of services please contact our Church office Monday-Friday between 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM.
Our Orthodox Christian Faith
Saints, Feasts, and Readings for 04/20/2024
Our Faith: Worship
Since Worship is so important to Orthodoxy, the best introduction to the Orthodox Church is for the non-Orthodox to attend the Divine Liturgy or the celebration of one of the major Sacraments. At first, the visitor may be overwhelmed by the music and the ceremonies, but it is in Worship that the distinctive flavor, rich traditions, and living faith of Orthodoxy are truly experienced. Learn more
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Our Patron Saint
Nektarius the Wonderworker, Metropolitan of Pentapolis
Saint Nektarius was born in Selyvria of Thrace on October 1, 1846. After putting himself through school in Constantinople with much hard labour, he became a monk on Chios in 1876, receiving the monastic name of Lazarus; because of his virtue, a year later he was ordained deacon, receiving the new name of Nektarius. Under the patronage of Patriarch Sophronius of Alexandria, Nektarius went to Athens to study in 1882; completing his theological studies in 1885, he went to Alexandria, where Patriarch Sophronius ordained him priest on March 23, 1886 in the Cathedral of Saint Sabbas, and in August of the same year, in the Church of Saint Nicholas in Cairo, made him Archimandrite. Archimandrite Nektarius showed much zeal both for preaching the word of God, and for the beauty of God's house. He greatly beautified the Church of Saint Nicholas in Cairo, and years later, when Nektarius was in Athens, Saint Nicholas appeared to him in a dream, embracing him and telling him he was going to exalt him very high. Learn more
Apolytikion in the First Tone
O faithful, let us honor Nektarios, divine servant of Christ, offspring of Silivria and guardian of Aegina, who in these latter years was manifested as the true friend of virtue. All manner of healing wells forth for those who in piety cry out, "Glory to Christ who glorified you; glory to Him who, through you, wrought wonders; glory to Him who, through you, works healing for all."
Kontakion in Plagal of the Fourth Tone
In joy, let our hearts praise the latest shining star of the Orthodox, the newly erected rampart of the Church. For, glorified by the work of the Spirit, he abundantly pours forth the grace of healing to those who cry out, "Hail, Father Nektarios".
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Contact Us
St. Nectarius Greek Orthodox Church
50 Goddard Avenue
Peabody, MA 01960
Tel: (123) 456-7890
Fax: (123) 456-0987
Parish Clergy
Rev. Demetrios Halpert, Proistamenos | Email
Rev. Lou Koumades, Pastor Emeritus | Email
Rev. Dn. Fal Affel | Email
Driving Directions
From Boston and points south:
- Travel ROUTE 1 NORTH
- Take the exit for ROUTE 128 (I-95)-WALTHAM/GLOUCESTER and follow the signs for ROUTE 128 (I-95)-PEABODY/GLOUCESTER
- Soon after merging onto the highway, 128 and I-95 will split STAY LEFT onto ROUTE 128 NORTH towards GLOUCESTER
- Follow directions from Route 128 North below
From Worcester and points west:
- Travel MASS PIKE (ROUTE 90) EAST Take EXIT 14, ROUTE 128 (I-95) NORTH-WALTHAM/GLOUCESTER
- At the 128 and I-95 split in Peabody, STAY LEFT onto ROUTE 128 NORTH towards GLOUCESTER
- Follow directions from 128 North below
From Route 128 North:
- Take EXIT 25A-SALEM/LOWELL STREET/WEST PEABODY
- Follow the exit ramp directly onto ROUTE 114 and continue straight to second light at Wilson Square (4-way intersection)
- Continue straight through lights for 0.3 miles and turn LEFT onto TREMONT STREET
- After 0.4 miles and turn RIGHT onto PALEOLOGOS STREET Saint Vasilios Greek Orthodox Church will be on your left.
Parking
- Parking is in the large lot across the street from the church on your right or in the smaller lot next to the Church at the bottom of Paleologos Street on your left.
DO NOT PARK...
- Where it is legally marked "NO PARKING". You will receive a ticket from Peabody Police Dept.
- In the reserved spots for the New England Market customers. Violators will be towed.
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