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| MICHAEL | GABRIEL | RAPHAEL | URIEL | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Name Means | He who is like God | God is my strength | Healer of God | God is my light |
| Also Known As |
Catholic Faith: St. Michael Jewish Faith: Mikha'el Muslim Faith: Mika'il, Mikha'il |
Catholic Faith: St. Gabriel Jewish Faith: Gavri'el Muslim Faith: Gibra'il, Jabra'il |
Catholic Faith: St. Raphael Jewish Faith: Repha'el Muslim Faith: Israfil |
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| Angel Of |
courage justice motivation patience |
mercy annunciation resurrection revelation |
love joy laughter healing |
peace nature spiritual understanding salvation |
| Symbol | sword | lily | caduceus | hand holding flame |
| Other Symbols |
armor scales banner with dove dragon |
sceptor lantern mirror olive branch shield spear trumpet |
fish bottle/flask healing bowl |
staff (represents spinal column) |
| Color | blue | white | green | red |
| Character- istics |
Along with Gabriel, he's one of two angels named in the Hebrew Bible, the Protestant and Catholic Bible, and the Qur'an. He is the only angel mentioned as an archangel in the Protestant and Catholic Bible. Strong, ambitious, authoritative, protective, and fearless. Also believed to be the protector of Israel. | Along with Michael, he's one of two angels named in the Hebrew Bible, the Protestant and Catholic Bible, and the Qur'an. Charming, communicative, artistic, diplomatic, and helpful with interpersonal relationships. | Even though Raphael is not mentioned in most major religious texts, he is found in the Book of Tobit, a non-canonical book (apocryphal) included in the Catholic Bible. Gentle, compassionate, skillful, knowledgable, and conscious of health issues. | The only archangel not found in any main religious texts. Instead, he plays a large role in the Book of Enoch, a non-canonical text (apocryphal) not found in the Protestant or the Catholic Bible. Soothing, wise, generous, and nurturing of the earth's natural resources. |
| Feast Day | September 29 | September 29 | September 29 | July 28 |
| Cardinal Point | South | West | East | North |
| Season | Summer | Fall | Spring | Winter |
| Element | Fire | Water | Air | Earth |
| Day | Sunday | Monday | Wednesday | Friday |
| Patron Saint Of |
police officers soldiers paratroopers sailors mariners security forces ambulance drivers bankers boatmen paramedics secuirty guards |
ambassadors clergy diplomats broadcasters writers teachers journalists telecommunications workers broadcasters postal workers |
physicians nurses pharmacists counselors health inspectors travelers blind people the mentally ill shepherds |
artists poets musicians literature lovers prophets ecologists nature lovers farmers scientists |
| Helps With |
protection against danger temptations removing fear and doubt changing careers |
public relations childbirth adoption raising children purification of thoughts |
addiction protection against nightmares safety during traveling |
protection during natural disasters solving problems studying habits |
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