Lectionary Calendar
Thursday, April 25th, 2024
the Fourth Week after Easter
the Fourth Week after Easter
Attention!
We are taking food to Ukrainians still living near the front lines. You can help by getting your church involved.
Click to donate today!
Click to donate today!
Bible Dictionaries
Gabriel the Archangel
1910 New Catholic Dictionary
Search for…
or Resource Toolbox
Additional Links
(Hebrew: hero of God)
One of the seven angels who "stand before God." Mention of him occurs four times in the Bible; he foretold the destruction of the Persian Empire by Alexander the Great and its division among his generals after his death (Daniel 8), interpreted to Daniel the Messianic visions (Daniel 9); predicted to Zachary the birth of the precursor (Luke 1); and announced to Mary that she was to be the mother of God (Luke 1). The Jews venerated Gabriel as the angel of judgment and placed him after Michael; Christian tradition holds that it was he who appeared to Saint Joseph and the angels, and who strengthened Our Lord in the garden at Gethsemane. Patron of postal employees. Feast, Roman Calendar, March 24,.
Copyright Statement
These files are public domain.
Text Courtesy of BibleSupport.com. Used by Permission.
These files are public domain.
Text Courtesy of BibleSupport.com. Used by Permission.
Bibliography Information
Entry for 'Gabriel the Archangel'. 1910 New Catholic Dictionary. https://www.studylight.org/dictionaries/eng/ncd/g/gabriel-the-archangel.html. 1910.
Entry for 'Gabriel the Archangel'. 1910 New Catholic Dictionary. https://www.studylight.org/dictionaries/eng/ncd/g/gabriel-the-archangel.html. 1910.
