Saint Raphael of Banat

A life of faith

Raphael was a Serbian monk of Hilandar who was sent by its brotherhood to a monastery dependency in the area of present-day Zrenjanin. His received life places him in the sixteenth and seventeenth centuries. He continued his monastic duties there and devoted himself to prayer. He lived in a small reed hut, where he died. His grave became a place of local veneration.

The Eastern Orthodox Church remembers saints in prayer and commemoration. Their lives offer examples for Christians learning to live their faith.

A reflection

Prayer can fit within ordinary work and responsibilities. Set aside a brief, manageable time for quiet reflection.

Read the Orthodox source

Serbian Orthodox Church Typikon 2023, calendar page 11

Orthodox Church in America calendar listing

Feast dates follow the linked source. Local calendars and commemorations may vary. Themes describe a saint’s life; quiz suggestions do not assign a baptismal patron. Discuss choosing a patron saint with your priest.