Lecture to Be Offered on 'Adversity in the Life of St. Raphael'
St. Raphael of Brooklyn. Source: antiochian.org.au
NOV. 11, 2025 — On Nov. 17, 2025, Fr. Nikolai Meyers will offer a lecture titled, "Adversity in the Life of St. Raphael" for the St. Raphael School in honor of its namesake.
The talk will take place at 7 p.m. ET. In a post on Facebook, the school called the reflection a "powerful look at the trials and triumphs of our beloved patron saint," saying that it will invite those who participate to "deepen our love for St. Raphael and draw strength from his witness."
The link to register for the webinar can be found here.
Previously, UOJ reported that Met. Saba led an All-Night Vigil honoring St. Raphael.
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