5 Things You Didn't Know About the Patron Saint of Healing

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The patron saint of healing Raphael is an archangel of Judaism, Islam and Christianity. He is considered the healer of physical ailments, emotional distress and is considered a divine healer of the entire angelic world. Archangel Raphael is not only one of the most formidable leaders in Heaven, but the angel is involved in supporting our overall health. You can always call upon the patron saint of healing who is mentioned in the Book of Tobit, a book that is part of the Catholic and Orthodox Biblical canon. The healing angel wants you to know that he is with you today as you walk in total health and happiness. Raphael is also the patron saint of travelers and matchmakers as well. Here are 5 things you didn't know about the patron saint of healing.

He is Mentioned in the New Testament

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Saint Raphael's name means “Medicine of God” in Hebrew. He is one of the 7 archangels that stand before the throne of God praising the Creator endlessly with hymns. The patron saint of healing is also one of the 3 angels mentioned by name in the Bible and he's in the New Testament. John 5:1-4 explained that "An angel of the Lord descended at certain times into the pond and the water was moved. And he that went down first into the pond after the motion of the water was made whole of whatsoever infirmity he lay under." This Scripture is often associated with the patron saint of healing because of the healing that took place by the pond.

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