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St Raphael Orthodox Church

511 EAST IOWA AVENUE, Iowa City, IA 52240
4.8 · 17 Google reviews

About St Raphael Orthodox Church


St Raphael Orthodox Church is an Orthodox church in Iowa City, Iowa located at 722 E College St, Iowa City, IA 52240. As of April 2026, St Raphael Orthodox Church holds a 4.8-star rating across 17 Google reviews. The St Raphael Orthodox Church parish office answers at +13193376784.

We are a multi-ethnic church committed to putting Jesus Christ our Lord and Savior first in our daily lives, worshipping beautifully together, connecting in fellowship, and serving Iowa City and surrounding communities.

As part of the Antiochian Orthodox Archdiocese of North America, we practice an ancient Eastern Christian faith that transforms both us and the world around us."

Patron saint of St Raphael Orthodox Church


Other parishes named after Saint Raphael


5 other churches named in honor of Saint Raphael are indexed in Churches List. The most-reviewed of those appear below.

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Where is St Raphael Orthodox Church located?


St Raphael Orthodox Church is located at 722 E College St, Iowa City, IA 52240. The building sits at coordinates 41.66110, -91.52842, placing it in Iowa City, IA 52240.

Location is approximate — drawn from the public street address.

Nearby places drawn from OpenStreetMap, Apr 24, 2026.

The neighborhood around St Raphael Orthodox Church


The ZIP code 52240 area around St Raphael Orthodox Church is home to 36,475 residents with a median household income of $52,727 and a median age of 26.7 years, according to the US Census Bureau's 2022 American Community Survey 5-year estimates.

36,475 Residents in ZIP 52240
26.7 Median age
$52,727 Median household income

US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2022 five-year estimates.

What to expect at a service at St Raphael Orthodox Church


Orthodox Christians worship through the Divine Liturgy, which traces back to the 4th century and is still sung today.

  • The Liturgy runs 1.5–2 hours. Much of it is sung by the choir; the congregation stands for much of the service.
  • You may see incense, icons, and vestments in vivid colors changed for each liturgical season.
  • Communion is reserved for Orthodox Christians who have prepared through confession and fasting.

Generalized notes for first-time visitors. Individual parishes vary — when in doubt, ask a greeter at the door.

Your Sunday at St Raphael Orthodox Church


Nearest transit Bus stop · 495 ft
Coffee after Perez Family Tacos · 600 ft

St Raphael Orthodox Church by the numbers


17 Google reviews to date

Questions and answers about St Raphael Orthodox Church


What denomination is St Raphael Orthodox Church?
This parish is part of the Orthodox tradition.
Where is St Raphael Orthodox Church located?
The parish is located at 722 E College St, Iowa City, IA 52240.
How do visitors rate St Raphael Orthodox Church?
4.8 out of 5 stars, based on 17 Google reviews.
Is St Raphael Orthodox Church the official parish listing?
This listing is compiled from public Google Business data and has not yet been claimed by the parish. If you represent St Raphael Orthodox Church, you can claim the listing to edit hours, photos, and announcements.

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