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Hieromartyr
Raphael of Serbia
Hieromartyr Raphael of Serbia
New Calendar August 21 Old Calendar September 3
Why they are a saint
Raphael of Serbia is commemorated as a hieromartyr of the Church. A hieromartyr is honored for dying for Christ while serving as a pastor or, in some commemorations, as a named witness of that rank. The Church honors him as a hieromartyr, one who died for Christ.
Limited historical information is available about this saint.
Patronage / why chosen as patron
Orthodox Christians usually take Raphael of Serbia as a patron when they bear the name Raphael at baptism, or were born or baptized near the feast on August 21. As a martyr, he is also asked for courage and faithfulness under trial.
Prayer
O holy Raphael of Serbia, 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.