Holy Archangels
Sts Michael, Gabriel, and Raphael

Feast Day - September 29

Who are the Archangels?

We know on the authority of Scripture that there are nine orders of angels: Angels, Archangels, Virtues, Powers, Principalities, Dominations, Throne, Cherubim and Seraphim.

Angels appear frequently in Scripture, but only Michael, Gabriel and Raphael are named.

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Each of these archangels performs a different mission in Scripture: Michael protects; Gabriel announces; Raphael guides. Believers still experience God's protection, communication and guidance in ways which defy description. We cannot dismiss angels too lightly. ~ From Saint of the Day, Lives, Lessons and Feast, By Leonard Foley, O.F.M.; revised by Pat McCloskey, O.F.M

Prayer of the Archangels

     Heavenly King, You have given us archangels to assist us during our pilgrimage on earth.
     Saint Michael is our protector; I ask him to come to my aid, fight for all my loved ones, and protect us from danger.
     Saint Gabriel is a messenger of the Good News; I ask him to help me clearly hear Your voice and to teach me the truth.
     Saint Raphael is the healing angel; I ask him to take my need for healing and that of everyone I know, lift it up to Your throne of grace and deliver back to us the gift of recovery.
     Help us, O Lord, to realize more fully the reality of the archangels and their desire to serve us.
     Holy angels, pray for us. Amen.