#raphaelofbrooklyn

Today we celebrate the memory of the Venerable Raphael or Brooklyn. One of the holiest men to live in the past 100 years, Saint Raphael was a missionary to North America and is considered the father of the poor and oppressed, constantly performing miracles for all those who turn to him in faith. 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, and 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. May he intercede for us always + #saint #raphael #straphael #raphaelofbrooklyn #brooklyn #america #northamerica #usa #father #holy #preacher #poor #love #prayer #orthodox #sophia https://www.instagram.com/p/BuXqFInlYT2/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1i7rhjd0e8sgo

Today we celebrate the memory of the Venerable Raphael or Brooklyn. One of the holiest men to live in the past 100 years, Saint Raphael was a missionary to North America and is considered the father of the poor and oppressed, constantly performing miracles for all those who turn to him in faith. 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, and 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. May he intercede for us always + #saint #raphael #straphael #raphaelofbrooklyn #brooklyn #america #northamerica #usa #father #holy #preacher #poor #love #prayer #orthodox #sophia