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Saint Gabriel the Archangel
an angelic spirit, created by God – Not applicable
Saint Gabriel the Archangel is one of the holy angels named in Sacred Scripture, chosen by Almighty God to deliver messages of extraordinary importance in the history of salvation. He is especially honored for announcing to the Blessed Virgin Mary that she would become the Mother of Our Lord Jesus Christ.
Feast Day
March 24
Where From
Heaven
Vocation
Archangel and divine messenger
Patron of
Messengers, postal workers, broadcasters, and communications workers
About Saint Gabriel the Archangel
Saint Gabriel the Archangel is among the heavenly messengers entrusted by Almighty God with announcing His divine plans. In the Old Testament, Gabriel appeared to the Prophet Daniel, helping him understand visions concerning future events. In the Gospel of Saint Luke, Gabriel appeared to Zachary in the Temple, announcing that his wife Elizabeth would bear a son, Saint John the Baptist. When Zachary doubted the message, Gabriel declared that he stood in the presence of God and had been sent to announce these glad tidings.
Saint Gabriel’s greatest mission was the Annunciation, when God sent him to the Blessed Virgin Mary in Nazareth. He announced that, by the power of the Holy Ghost, she would conceive and bear Jesus Christ, the Son of God. Through Mary’s humble acceptance, the mystery of the Incarnation was fulfilled. Saint Gabriel reminds Catholic families to listen attentively to God’s word, trust in Divine Providence, and imitate the Blessed Virgin Mary’s perfect obedience.