@sonsofantioch: “Under thy pastoral care, the Church took root in America…” As we prepare to celebrate the Feast of St. Raphael of Brooklyn with Vigils this week, we share this beautiful hymn honoring the beloved shepherd whose tireless labors laid the foundations of Orthodoxy in America. This excerpt from the Stichera at the Praises was recorded during our Nativity Concert at St. Nicholas Antiochian Orthodox Cathedral in Brooklyn, NY - the very church established by St. Raphael himself! Holy Father Raphael, pray unto God for us! ☦️ 🎥 Watch the full concert on our Patreon! Icons by Brian Matthew Whirledge BrianWhirledge.com #StRaphaelOfBrooklyn #SonsOfAntioch #ByzantineChant #OrthodoxChristianity #AntiochianOrthodox #OrthodoxHymns