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Catholic Saints & Hagiography

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SAINTFeast: Sep 29

Saint Gabriel the Archangel

Archangel of the Annunciation and Divine Messenger

Saint Gabriel the Archangel is the supreme Herald of God sent to communicate pivotal revelations of salvation history. In the Old Testament, Gabriel revealed to the Prophet Daniel the prophecy of the seventy weeks and the coming of the Messiah. In the New Testament, Gabriel appeared in the Temple sanctuary to the priest Zechariah to announce the birth of Saint John the Baptist. Six months later, Gabriel was sent by God to Nazareth to convey the Annunciation to the Virgin Mary, greeting her with the angelic salutation: "Hail, full of grace, the Lord is with thee." Gabriel's words form the bedrock of the Hail Mary prayer, honoring the mysteries of the Incarnation and divine redemption.

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SAINTFeast: Sep 29

Saint Raphael the Archangel

Archangel of Healing, Travelers, and Divine Guidance

Saint Raphael the Archangel is one of the seven holy archangels who stand before the throne of God. His name in Hebrew signifies "God heals," revealing his divine mission of healing, guidance, and deliverance. In the Old Testament Book of Tobit, Saint Raphael assumed human form under the name Azarias to guide young Tobias safely on his journey to Media, protect him from evil spirits, facilitate his holy marriage to Sarah, and heal the blindness of Tobit. Saint Raphael is invoked by the faithful as the Patron of Travelers, Pilgrims, Healers, Physicians, and those seeking a holy spouse.

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