Gabriel the Archangel
Feast: September 29
El Greco (1570/1572)
(PD)
Saint Gabriel the Archangel is one of the three archangels named in Scripture. He announced the birth of John the Baptist to Zechariah, and most importantly, brought the message of the Incarnation to the Virgin Mary at the Annunciation. His name means “God is my strength.”
Patron of:
- Messengers
- Communications Workers
- Postal Workers
- Broadcasters