Gabriel |
Michael |
Raphael |
Uriel |
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Name Means | God is my strength | He who is like God | Healer of God | God is my light |
Also Known As | Catholic Faith: St. Gabriel Jewish Faith: Gavri'el Muslim Faith: Gibra'il, Jabra'il |
Catholic Faith: St. Michael Jewish Faith: Mikha'el Muslim Faith: Mika'il, Mikha'il |
Catholic Faith: St. Raphael Jewish Faith: Repha'el Muslim Faith: Israfil |
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Angel Of | mercy annunciation resurrection revelation |
courage justice motivation patience |
love joy laughter healing |
peace nature spiritual understanding salvation |
Symbol | lily | sword | caduceus | hand holding flame |
Other Symbols | sceptor lantern mirror olive branch shield spear trumpet |
armor scales banner with dove dragon |
fish bottle/flask healing bowl |
staff (represents spinal column) |
Color | white | blue | green | red |
Character- istics |
Along with Michael, he's one of two angels named in the Hebrew Bible, the Christian and Catholic Bible, and the Qur'an. Charming, communicative, artistic, diplomatic, and helpful with interpersonal relationships. | Along with Gabriel, he's one of two angels named in the Hebrew Bible, the Christian and Catholic Bible, and the Qur'an. He is the only angel mentioned as an archangel in the Christian and Catholic Bible. Strong, ambitious, authoritative, protective, and fearless. Also believed to be the protector of Israel. | Even though Raphael is not mentioned in most major religious texts, he is found in the Book of Tobit, a non-canonical book (apocrypha) 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 (apocrypha) not found in the Christian 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 | West | South | East | North |
Season | Fall | Summer | Spring | Winter |
Element | Water | Fire | Air | Earth |
Day | Monday | Sunday | Wednesday | Friday |
Patron Saint Of | ambassadors clergy diplomats broadcasters writers teachers journalists telecommunications workers broadcasters postal workers |
police officers soldiers paratroopers sailors mariners security forces ambulance drivers bankers boatmen paramedics secuirty guards |
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 | public relations childbirth adoption raising children purification of thoughts |
protection againsr danger temptations removing fear and doubt changing careers |
addiction protection against nightmares safety during traveling |
protection during natural disasters solving problems studying habits |