Saint Raphael of Brooklyn

Saint Raphael of Brooklyn (1860–1915) was the first Orthodox bishop consecrated on American soil, a tireless shepherd to Arab Orthodox immigrants across North America. Born in Damascus, he served with boundless energy and love, traveling thousands of miles to bring the sacraments to scattered Orthodox communities. He was glorified by the Antiochian Orthodox Church in 2000. His feast day is celebrated on February 27. Our handcrafted collection honors his memory through Byzantine embroidered icons and devotional items, each made in our Ohio workshop using traditional techniques.