Apolitikion (tone 3) “Rejoice of Father Raphael, adornment of the Holy Church. Thou art champion of the True Faith, seeker of the lost, consolation of the oppressed, father to orphans and friend of the poor, peacemaker and good shepherd, joy of the Orthodox, son of Antioch and boast of America. Intercede with Christ God, for…
Apolitikion (tone 3)
“Rejoice of Father Raphael, adornment of the Holy Church. Thou art champion of the True Faith, seeker of the lost, consolation of the oppressed, father to orphans and friend of the poor, peacemaker and good shepherd, joy of the Orthodox, son of Antioch and boast of America. Intercede with Christ God, for us and for all who honor thee.”
Our Holy Church celebrates the feast of Saint Raphael of Brooklyn on the 7th of November
You can read about the life of Saint Raphael by clicking this link here:
