Saint
Raphael of Mytilene
Raphael, Nicholas, Irene, & Olympias of Mytilene
New Calendar April 9 Old Calendar April 22
Why they are a saint
Raphael, Nicholas, Irene, & Olympias of Mytilene is commemorated by the Orthodox Church on April 9. He is honored as a saint for a life of holiness recognized by the Church; little else about his life has come down to us.
Limited historical information is available about this saint.
Patronage / why chosen as patron
Orthodox Christians usually take Raphael of Mytilene as a patron when they bear the name Raphael at baptism, or were born or baptized near the feast on April 9. Greek Orthodox faithful also honor his as one of their own.
Prayer
O holy Raphael of Mytilene, 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.