St. Raphael of Brooklyn Church

In the mid 80’s, Father Philip Reese, approached Father Desmond Gill, of a local Roman Catholic church, who permitted a chapel, and later a classroom for about 15 parishoners to celebrate the Divine Liturgy.  When Father Reese was transferred, Father Raphael Rozdilski, of blessed memory, and later Father Mark Stevens, served the Divine Liturgy. Father Mark encouraged us in our quest to become an OCA Orthodox Mission. During this period we were blessed with an influx of “newly retired” who were p...