{"id":576721,"date":"2026-06-18T11:52:11","date_gmt":"2026-06-18T08:52:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/basilica.ro\/?p=576721"},"modified":"2026-06-18T11:52:11","modified_gmt":"2026-06-18T08:52:11","slug":"orthodox-priests-wives-st-nona-meeting-dublin-ireland","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/basilica.ro\/en\/orthodox-priests-wives-st-nona-meeting-dublin-ireland\/","title":{"rendered":"Orthodox priests\u2019 wives from 12 European countries gather in Dublin for St. Nona Meeting"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><strong>\u201cWithin a priest\u2019s family there should be no competition, but rather a shared ministry to Christ, never forgetting that both of you are one in Christ and that you must have the mind of Christ,\u201d Bishop Nectarie of Ireland and Iceland urged priests\u2019 wives during the fifth International Gathering of the Saint Nona Group.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The event took place in Dublin, Ireland, from <a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/story.php?story_fbid=122200577504755940&amp;id=61572678209634&amp;mibextid=wwXIfr&amp;rdid=PBTCY3oKAWNk1EC2#\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">5 to 7 June<\/a> and brought together 82 priests\u2019 wives from 12 European countries. Held under the theme \u201cHoly Women: Models of Authentic Life in Christ\u201d, the programme included prayer services, lectures, workshops, discussions and pilgrimages.<\/p>\n<h2>Encouragement for Priests\u2019 Wives<\/h2>\n<p>The programme began on Saturday with a Te Deum service officiated by His Grace Bishop Nectarie, who highlighted the role of holy women in the life of the Church and spoke about the responsibility and beauty of the vocation of a priest\u2019s wife.<\/p>\n<blockquote><p>\u201cThe life of a priest and his family is unique\u2014unique in its challenges, but also in its beauty. Unique in its self-sacrifice and offering before God and, I am convinced, unique in its reward and crown,\u201d His Grace said.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p>\u201cMake your homes places of prayer. Sacrifice yourselves, in season and out of season, but do not forget yourselves,\u201d the bishop added.<\/p>\n<h2>A Model for Priestly Families Today<\/h2>\n<figure id=\"attachment_575987\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-575987\" style=\"width: 890px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-575987 size-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/basilica.ro\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/ps-nectarie-indemn-catre-sotiile-de-preot-1-890x668.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"890\" height=\"668\" srcset=\"https:\/\/basilica.ro\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/ps-nectarie-indemn-catre-sotiile-de-preot-1-890x668.jpg 890w, https:\/\/basilica.ro\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/ps-nectarie-indemn-catre-sotiile-de-preot-1-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/basilica.ro\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/ps-nectarie-indemn-catre-sotiile-de-preot-1-360x270.jpg 360w, https:\/\/basilica.ro\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/ps-nectarie-indemn-catre-sotiile-de-preot-1-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/basilica.ro\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/ps-nectarie-indemn-catre-sotiile-de-preot-1-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/basilica.ro\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/ps-nectarie-indemn-catre-sotiile-de-preot-1.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 480px) 440px, (max-width: 768px) 354px, 890px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-575987\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">The conference &#8220;Holy Women, a Model of Authentic Living in Christ&#8221; was held by Fr. Daniel Benga and his wife. Photo credit: Facebook \/ Diocese of Ireland and Iceland<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Following the opening session, participants attended a lecture delivered by Fr Daniel Benga and his wife, Cristina Benga.<\/p>\n<p>Fr Daniel spoke about the meaning of holiness and presented the family of Saint Montanus and Saint Maxima as a model for contemporary priestly families. The recently <a href=\"https:\/\/basilica.ro\/en\/holy-synod-approves-canonization-of-16-saintly-women\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">canonised Romanian women saints<\/a> were also highlighted during the session.<\/p>\n<p>Cristina Benga\u2019s presentation addressed topics such as managing emotions, relationships and the everyday challenges faced by priests\u2019 families.<\/p>\n<p>The programme continued with thematic workshops and discussion sessions on the challenges and opportunities faced by priests\u2019 wives in contemporary society.<\/p>\n<h2>Next Meeting to Be Held in France<\/h2>\n<figure id=\"attachment_575985\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-575985\" style=\"width: 890px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-575985 size-medium\" style=\"font-weight: bold; background-color: transparent; color: #707070; font-family: 'Noto Sans', sans-serif; text-align: inherit;\" src=\"https:\/\/basilica.ro\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/ps-nectarie-indemn-catre-sotiile-de-preot-2-890x501.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"890\" height=\"501\" srcset=\"https:\/\/basilica.ro\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/ps-nectarie-indemn-catre-sotiile-de-preot-2-890x501.jpg 890w, https:\/\/basilica.ro\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/ps-nectarie-indemn-catre-sotiile-de-preot-2-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/basilica.ro\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/ps-nectarie-indemn-catre-sotiile-de-preot-2-360x203.jpg 360w, https:\/\/basilica.ro\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/ps-nectarie-indemn-catre-sotiile-de-preot-2-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/basilica.ro\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/ps-nectarie-indemn-catre-sotiile-de-preot-2.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 480px) 440px, (max-width: 768px) 354px, 890px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-575985\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Handing over the icon to the wives of priests in France who will organize the next meeting in 2027. Photo credit: Facebook \/ Diocese of Ireland and Iceland<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><span style=\"color: #333333; font-family: 'Noto Serif', serif; font-size: 17px;\">On the Sunday of All Saints, participants attended the Divine Liturgy celebrated by Bishop Nectarie at the Parish of the Descent of the Holy Spirit and Saint Colman in Kildare. <\/span>At the conclusion of the event, the International Saint Nona Group&#8217;s icon was formally handed over to representatives of the priests\u2019 wives from France, who will host the sixth edition of the gathering in 2027.<\/p>\n<p>The final part of the programme included a pilgrimage to Kildare, one of Ireland\u2019s most important spiritual centres and the resting place of the relics of Saint Brigid.<\/p>\n<p>Photo: Facebook \/ Diocese of Ireland and Iceland<br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/BasilicaNews\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-495171\" src=\"https:\/\/basilica.ro\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/banner-x-en-889x148.gif\" alt=\"\" width=\"889\" height=\"148\" srcset=\"https:\/\/basilica.ro\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/banner-x-en-889x148.gif 889w, https:\/\/basilica.ro\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/banner-x-en-1024x171.gif 1024w, https:\/\/basilica.ro\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/banner-x-en-1536x256.gif 1536w, https:\/\/basilica.ro\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/banner-x-en-2048x341.gif 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 480px) 440px, (max-width: 768px) 354px, 890px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>\u201cWithin a priest\u2019s family there should be no competition, but rather a shared ministry to Christ, never forgetting that both of you are one in Christ and that you must have the mind of Christ,\u201d Bishop Nectarie of Ireland and Iceland urged priests\u2019 wives during the fifth International Gathering of the Saint Nona Group. 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