Gabriel

One of the three archangels along with Michael and Raphael He is also one of the seven angels who stand by the throne of God.

It was the angel Gabriel who announced to the Virgin Mary that she would have Jesus. He is described both in the Old Testament (Book of Daniel 8:16, 9:21) as well as in the New (Luke1:11-19, 26-38).

In art he is usually depicted as a young male angel who is holding a scroll in a kneeling position.

He is the patron of telecommunications, postal services and messengers.


Orthodox nameday: 8/11

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