St Raphael — Apostle to America

Today, the Saturday before the Feast of the Archangels (Nov. 8th), is the Feast of our father among the Saints, Raphael of Brooklyn. As he is the Patron of the Mission that I serve, here follows his Troparion …

Rejoice, O 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, friend of the poor,

Peacemaker and Good Shepherd,

Joy of all the Orthodox,

Son of Antioch,

Boast of America;

Intercede with Christ God for us

and for all who honor thee.

His Feast is also celebrated on the anniversary of his falling asleep,

February 27th.

For more information about St Raphael of Brooklyn, go here.