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Hierarch
Raphael Hawaweeny of Brooklyn
Bishop Raphael Hawaweeny of Brooklyn
New Calendar November 4 Old Calendar November 17
Why they are a saint
The Church remembers Bishop Raphael Hawaweeny of Brooklyn. Commemorated as a hierarch of the Church; a short vita was not available for this workbook. Feast day: November 4. Tradition noted: OCA/Alaskan.
Limited historical information is available about this saint.
Patronage / why chosen as patron
Orthodox Christians usually take Raphael Hawaweeny of Brooklyn as a patron when they bear the name Raphael at baptism, or were born or baptized near the feast on November 4. As a bishop, he is also remembered by clergy and those who serve the Church.
Prayer
O holy Raphael Hawaweeny of Brooklyn, pray to God for us.
A short general prayer to a saint, not a liturgical text. No public-domain troparion for this saint is included.