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  1. Raphael (archangel) - Wikipedia

    • According to the Babylonian Talmud, Raphael (Hebrew: רְפָאֵל Rəfāʾēl, Tiberian: Răp̄āʾēl) was one of the three angels who appeared to Abraham in the oak grove of Mamre in the region of Hebron (Genesis 18; Bava Metzia 86b); Michael, as the greatest, walked in the middle, with Gabriel to his right, and Raphael to his left (Yoma 37a). Each was commanded to carry … See more

    Feast29 September; 24 October (local calendars and by those observing the 1921–1969 General Roman Calendar) · 3 Kouji Nabot; 13 Koiak (Coptic Churches)
    Attributesholding a bottle or flask; walking with Tobias; sounding a trumpet; carrying a fish or a staff
    Patronagetravelers; lovers; the youth; finding one’s spouse; ordained marriage; mental health; healing; guardian angels; shepherds; pharmacists; druggists; nurses; physicians; illness; eye afflictions; the sick; the blind; against nightmares; Diocese of Madison, WI; Archdiocese of Dubuque, Iowa; Archdiocese of Seattle, Washington; Abra de Ilog, Mindoro Occidental, Philippines; Aloguinsan, Cebu, Philippines, Brazil (As Protective Angel)
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    Raphael is an archangel first mentioned in the Book of Tobit and in 1 Enoch, both estimated to date from between the 3rd and 2nd century BCE. In later Jewish tradition, he became identified as one of the three heavenly vi… See more

    Origins in post-exilic literature

    In the Hebrew Bible, the word 'מַלְאָךְ' (malʾāk̠) means messenger; either human or supernatural in nature. When used in the latter sense it is translated as "angel". The original mal'akh lacked both individuality and hierarc… See more

     
  1. Raphael | Heavenly Messenger, Protector, Healer

    WEBSep 28, 2024 · Raphael is one of the seven archangels in Christianity and Islam, who appears in the Bible and the apocrypha. He is associated with healing, protection, and guidance, and has various names and roles in …

  2. Meet Archangel Raphael, the Angel of Healing - Learn …

    WEBJul 15, 2017 · Learn about Archangel Raphael, who is known as the angel of healing and the patron saint of the medical profession. Find out his roles, symbols, energy color, and how he appears in religious texts.

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  4. Raphael the Archangel the Patron Saint of Healing

    WEBApr 27, 2019 · Learn how Raphael, one of God's leading archangels, helps people who need to heal in body, mind, and spirit. Find out how to pray for Raphael's intervention and what miracles he can perform.

  5. What Should We Know about the Archangel Raphael?

    WEBAug 16, 2022 · Learn about the archangel Raphael, who is associated with healing for body, mind, and spirit. Discover his role in the Bible, the Book of Enoch, and other religious texts, and how to ask God for his help.

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    WEBThe angel Raphael is a main character in the apocryphal Book of Tobit. In Tobit, Raphael is sent to help Tobit and Tobit’s son, Tobias. Tobit is a righteous Israelite who was blinded by...

  8. The Healing Archangel Raphael: Everything You Need …

    WEBSep 1, 2023 · Learn about Archangel Raphael, one of the seven archangels in Judaism, Christianity, and Islam. Discover his role in physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual healing, and how to invoke his help with …

  9. How to Recognize Archangel Raphael - Learn Religions

    WEBJan 15, 2019 · Archangel Raphael is known as the angel of healing. He works to heal people's minds, spirits, and bodies so they can enjoy peace and good health to the fullest extent of God's will for them. When …

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