St. Raphael of Brooklyn Orthodox Church
Orthodox Church in America - Diocese of the South
1277 N. Paul Dr., Inverness, FL 34453
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George Serving for the First Time
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On February 1, 2026, George applied himself to the service of the Lord as an acolyte.

Painting Iconostasis
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On Thursday, January 29 through Saturday 31, 2026, the icons were removed from the iconostasis and entire iconostasis was repainted by our two tried and true assistants.

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Celebration of St. Nina of Georgia in Azalea, Florida
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On January 27, 2026 our delegation of faithful attended the celebration and commemoration of St. Nina of Georgia in Azalea, Florida. After the services, we were able to share our ideas for the new altar vesture which Fr. Andrii and Matushka Iana Syrkin will try to create. 

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Revered Fr. Stephen Plumlee

On January 19, 2026, Polycarp drove George and Fr. Sergious to Bradenton to pay our last respects to the Revered Fr. Stephen Plumlee at the funeral home in which he rested. 

New Council Members
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Our new 2026 Council Officers taking their oath of office. 

Annual Parish Meeting 1-11-2026
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Our Annual Parish Meeting of January 11, 2026

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Two New Icons
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Our latest additions of commissioned icons from Alla & Alexie Gomartely.

Lubov Returns
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There she is! Lubov manning our candle stand after her long battle with pneumonia. Welcome back!

Deacon Nicholas Visit
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We were blessed on Sunday, November 16, 2025 to have Fr. Deacon Nicholas Birbilis serve with us and have his lovely family to embrace.

Thank you to Fr. Theodore Pisarchuk for directing them to join us this day.

Stocking Father's Wood Pile
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The genuinely warm hearts and love in preparing the wood pile for the upcoming winter chill.

Sergie and Tina working hard this October 22.

Passing on the Faith
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A timeless generational moment in passing on the faith!

Buying Cypress Wood
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Our mission to find bald cypress wood, led by Sebastian and accompanied by Simona, George and Fr. Sergious.

The wood is planned to be used in the making of a Gospel stand for the church.

October 15, 2025.

Two October Weddings
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Marriage of our two couples on an October weekend.

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New Catechumens 9-21-2025
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Nine new Catechumens begin their journey into the faith on September 21, 2025.

Visit by Archbishop Mark on 8-24-2025
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Archbishop Mark addressing faithful parishioners questions after Divine Liturgy, in the library and at the Social on August 24, 2025.

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Icons Added to the Iconostasis
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Sergie helped install the feast day icons that are now above the central icons.

Our Newest American Citizen
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Our newest American Citizen

Our Newest American Citizen
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Our community of faithful have great joy in welcoming our newest American Citizen Sergie

on this day of St. Mary Magdalene. 

God bless you!
Pascha 2025
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Holy Saturday Baptisms at the Springs
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Vespers of Holy Friday
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Holy Friday Matins
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Holy Friday Matins with the reading of the Twelve Passion Gospels.

Holy Wednesday Tree Downing
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Thank you Carlos and Tara for taking down the dry, 80 ft pine tree in the woodland lot.

Palm Sunday
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