Aegina is the principal pilgrimage landscape of Saint Nectarios: the large modern church, the older Holy Trinity convent he restored, his tomb, relics and the rooms associated with his final twelve years.
The Great Church
The monumental modern Church of Saint Nectarios stands below the older monastery and is the visual landmark most visitors first encounter.
Holy Trinity Monastery
Above it is the women’s monastery established around the restored Holy Trinity site from 1904.
Tomb & relics
The monastery complex contains the places of veneration most directly associated with his burial and relics.
His rooms
The modest living quarters associated with the Saint preserve the human scale of his life on Aegina.
Holy Trinity and the women’s community
Saint Nectarios began restoring the abandoned site in 1904 for a women’s monastic community. After leaving Rizarios in 1908 he lived on Aegina until his final illness in 1920. Orthodox sources describe him as taking part personally in the practical work of establishing the monastery as well as guiding the community spiritually.
The large Church of Saint Nectarios
The great church below the older monastery is a later pilgrimage church and should not be confused with the original Holy Trinity convent. On the site map these will be treated as separate but connected destinations.
Feasts
The principal feast is 9 November. The translation/recovery of the relics is commemorated on 3 September in Greek practice. Around major feasts, visitors should expect large numbers of pilgrims.
Pilgrimage planning
The monastery is near Kontos, several kilometres inland from Aegina town. Current opening hours, bus/taxi arrangements, accessibility and service schedules can change and should be checked close to travel. The future pilgrimage page will include a route from Aegina port and a printable visit plan.