"Aigina - Too Close to be Forgotten " a Aegina Island Travel Page by janetanne

One of the reasons Greeks visit the island of Aigina, is to pay their respects and pray at the famous church, Agios Nektarios. Nektarios, the most recent monk to have been made Saint by the Orthodox church, founded this monestary and is buried here. It is said by many, that if a true believer puts their ear to the tomb of Nektarios, they will hear a sound that seems like the cane of Saint Nektarios tapping against his inner marble tomb.

Many pilgrims will be found at the door of the room that holds the tomb of Agios Nektarios.

People who know about 'agio graphia' (Holy Icon painting) or the paintings of holy themes especially in churches and monestaries, will tell you that the most interesting things to see in Greece are of course the insides of the famous churches! This can be a bit daunting to the amateur. On the other hand, just imagining the time and knowledge that went into making these icons can be in itself satisfying enough.

This is a picture of the icon depicting the entombment of Saint Nektarios.