Dead man Quote by Clark Carlton
““St. Nectarios died in an Athens hospital in 1920. The nun and nurse who were attending him removed his woolen undershirt and carelessly tossed it onto the bed of a paralytic. The paralyzed man immediately stood up and began praising God. The next day, at the first public viewing of his body, the crowd was amazed to see that his face was exuding a sweet-smelling myrrh. Six months later his coffin was opened while work was being done to the grave. St. Nectarios’ unembalmed body had remained uncorrupt and continued to exude myrrh. Like the bones of the prophet Elisha that brought a dead man to life (2 Kings 13:21), the body of St. Nectarios became a source of healing and spiritual power. God’s power and majesty are manifest in His Saints even in death.””
About This Quote
Saint Nectarios’ body remained incorrupt and exuded fragrance, indicating divine power and healing.
In simple terms: Miraculous, incorrupt body.
Key Takeaway
Recognize signs of spiritual power.
Themes
miracle
faith
healing
Mood
reverent
inspired
Type
Dead man:0
Next day:0
Praising god:0
Six months:0
Spiritual power:1
Nectarios Died:0
Saints Death:0
Unembalmed Body:1
Smelling Myrrh:1
Exude Myrrh:1
When to use this quote
- religious pilgrimage
- faith practice
Key Concepts
saintly phenomena
spiritual authenticity
relic veneration
Questions to Reflect On
- What constitutes a miracle?
- How does faith interpret physical signs?
