I heard that there are 3 known archangels. What are their names?
A. 4. Actually, there are 7 known archangels. This knowledge comes from the Book of Tobit [Tobit 12:15] where it states: “I am Raphael, one the seven angels, who stand ready and enter before the glory of the Lord.” The following 3 archangels are well known: St Michael is mentioned in the Book of Daniel, the Epistle of St. Jude, and the Book of Revelation. His name means “who is like God.” His Feast is celebrated on September 29th. St. Gabriel is mentioned in the Book of Daniel and the Gospel of Luke. His name means “strength of God.” His Feast is celebrated on March 24th. St. Raphael is mentioned in to Book of Tobias. His name means “Medicine of God.” His Feast is celebrated on October 24th. The other 4 archangels, mentioned in the apocryphal Book of Enoch, are: 1. Uriel, 2. Raguel, 3. Sariel, and 4. Jeramiel.
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