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.
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