Message: "Re: where does the name Nectaire come from?"

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Re: where does the name Nectaire come from?

by Andy ;—) (guest)

2/4/2005, 1:22 PM

My Greek dictionary gives the following etymology:

from negtar > nogalon (delicacy)

My saint books don't list a St Nectarie on anything alike. Pavlos knows more about Greek saints.

Andy ;—)

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