St. Raphael of Brooklyn faithfully and tirelessly served the faithful of North America. More details of his life can be found here .
St. Raphael was originally buried in Mt. Olivet Cemetery in Brooklyn,
NY. On August 15, 1989, his relics were translated from Mt. Olivet
Cemetery to Holy Resurrection Cemetery at the Antiochian Village. His
relics remain with other bishops and clergy who were also translated at
the same time as St. Raphael.
In May of 2000, St.
Raphael of Brooklyn was recognized as a saint of the Orthodox Church.
The glorification service took place at St. Tikhon's Monastery. Relics
of St. Raphael of Brooklyn are located at St. Ignatius Church at the
Antiochian Village for veneration by the faithful. A shrine with an
icon written by the hand of Fr. Paul Albert is located at the
gravesite on the northeast side of St. Ignatius Church.
If you would like to visit the relics of St. Raphael of Brooklyn or if you would like more information, please contact Fr. Anthony Yazge.
The feast of St. Raphael is celebrated on the first Saturday of November each year and also on his repose on February 27. Join us for the November 2007 celebration of his feast. Download a Feast Day Celebration Flyer here.