Who are these three Archangels?
St Michael (literally ‘who
is like God’) is the defender of God's people against evil (Revelation 12:7-9).
St Gabriel (literally ‘strength
of God’) announced or brought the message of the Word to Mary when the Word
became flesh and lived among us (Luke 1:26-38).
St Raphael (literally ‘healing
of God) who accompanies travellers, restores sight and brings healing and
reconciliation (Tobit 12:11-15). He declares:
I am Raphael, one of the seven angels who stand ready and enter before the glory of the Lord (Tobit 12:15).
