St. Raphael Orthodox Church
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Visit Us

​We Welcome You!

We know how awkward it can feel
to come to an unfamiliar church. 
​We hope to help you feel comfortable. 
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Come to a service
See a map to our church below, and explanations of these services on the About Us page.
  • Vespers, Saturdays, 5 p.m.
  • Matins, Sundays, 8:45 a.m. 
  • Divine Liturgy, Sundays, 10 a.m. 
Parking is available on both sides of the street on Sundays. Or, you can park at the Chauncey Swan ramp located 2.5 blocks west of the church on College Street (it's free on Sundays). We have one handicapped spot available directly in front of the church.

Most services are also live-streamed on our Facebook page. 
If it's your first time visiting an Orthodox church ....
  • See the map below to find your way to our church.
  • Read our Visitor FAQs page, where you'll find the answers to questions most people unfamiliar with Orthodox services ask.
  • Talk with our priest, Father Ignatius, either after the service or by phone or email. He loves answering questions about Orthodoxy.
  • If you aren't greeted at the door, come into the nave (sanctuary) and enjoy the service. Don't worry; we aren't going to kick you out if you do something "wrong"!
  • Join us for coffee hour downstairs after the service (it's the "liturgy after the Liturgy").
 If you're Orthodox ...
You may find we do some things differently than you're used to, though much will likely be the same. If you have questions, ask Father Ignatius.
 ​Get to know us 
One of the best ways to connect is through serving and learning with us. 
  • Classes are available for both children and adults. 
  • Visit the Get Involved page to be part of a team. 
  • Join in conversation, such as during our fellowship meal after every Liturgy or our college-age group, OCF.  For more on groups, go to Fellowship.​

722 E. College, Iowa City

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 Our mission is to worship one God in Trinity and share the good news of Jesus with each other, people from all backgrounds, our neighbors, and the world. We do this through worshipping beautifully, connecting in fellowship, serving those in need, and providing spiritual teaching for daily living.

Helpful information​​
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Church phone: (319) 337-6784

Priest Father Ignatius: email

Archdiocese: www.antiochian.org

Webmaster: sroc.info@gmail.com

Main service times
All services in English.
Great Vespers, 5 p.m. Saturdays
Matins, 8:45 a.m. Sundays
Liturgy, 10 a.m. Sundays
(See our calendar for other services.)​

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  • Our Church
    • Visit Us
    • About Us
    • Visit Our Food Pantry
    • Calendar
    • Weekly Bulletin >
      • 2022 Archive
      • Recurring Announcements
    • Photo Gallery
  • Exploring Orthodoxy?
    • Visitor FAQs
    • A Song to Jesus
  • Get Involved
    • Fellowship
    • Religious Education
    • Food Pantry
  • Donate
  • Events
  • Kitchen