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Also Known As
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Catholic Faith:
St. Michael
Jewish Faith:
Mikha'el
Muslim Faith:
Mika'il, Mikha'il
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Catholic Faith:
St. Gabriel
Jewish Faith:
Gavri'el
Muslim Faith:
Gibra'il, Jabra'il
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Catholic Faith:
St. Raphael
Jewish Faith:
Repha'el
Muslim Faith:
Israfil
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N/A
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Angel Of
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courage
justice
motivation
patience
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mercy
annunciation
resurrection
revelation
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love
joy
laughter
healing
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peace
nature
spiritual
understanding
salvation
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Other Symbols
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armor
scales
banner with dove
dragon
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sceptor
lantern
mirror
olive branch
shield
spear
trumpet
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fish
bottle/flask
healing bowl
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staff
(represents
spinal
column)
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Character-
istics
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Along with Gabriel, he's one of two angels named in the Hebrew Bible, the Protestant and Catholic Bible, and the Qur'an. He is the only angel mentioned as an archangel in the Protestant and Catholic Bible. Strong, ambitious, authoritative, protective, and fearless. Also believed to be the protector of Israel.
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Along with Michael, he's one of two angels named in the Hebrew Bible, the Protestant and Catholic Bible, and the Qur'an. Charming, communicative, artistic, diplomatic, and helpful with interpersonal relationships.
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Even though Raphael is not mentioned in most major religious texts, he is found in the Book of Tobit, a non-canonical book (apocryphal) included in the Catholic Bible. Gentle, compassionate, skillful, knowledgable, and conscious of health issues.
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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 (apocryphal) not found in the Protestant or the Catholic Bible. Soothing, wise, generous, and nurturing of the earth's natural resources.
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Patron Saint Of
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police officers
soldiers
paratroopers
sailors
mariners
security forces
ambulance drivers
bankers
boatmen
paramedics
secuirty guards
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ambassadors
clergy
diplomats
broadcasters
writers
teachers
journalists
telecommunications
workers
broadcasters
postal workers
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physicians
nurses
pharmacists
counselors
health inspectors
travelers
blind people
the mentally ill
shepherds
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artists
poets
musicians
literature lovers
prophets
ecologists
nature lovers
farmers
scientists
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Helps With
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protection against
danger
temptations
removing fear
and doubt
changing careers
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public relations
childbirth
adoption
raising children
purification
of thoughts
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addiction
protection against
nightmares
safety during traveling
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protection during
natural disasters
solving problems
studying habits
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