St. Raphael the Archangel HD

Summary

The video introduces Saint Raphael, one of the seven archangels mentioned in the Bible, known for his healing powers and as the patron saint of travelers, medical workers, and the blind. His feast day is celebrated on September 29th along with Saint Michael and Saint Gabriel. The script highlights Raphael’s role in healing Tobit’s blindness and delivering Sarah from the demon Asmodeus in the Book of Tobit. He is often depicted with a staff and a fish in art. Raphael is also associated with healing in the Gospel of John, symbolizing divine intervention and care.

Takeaways

• 😇 Saint Raphael is one of the seven archangels who stand before the throne of the Lord.
• 📜 He is one of only three archangels mentioned by name in the Bible.
• ✈️ Saint Raphael is the patron saint of travelers, the blind, those suffering from bodily ills, happy meetings, nurses, physicians, and medical workers.
• 📅 His feast day is celebrated on September 29th, along with Saint Michael and Saint Gabriel.
• 🎨 In art, Saint Raphael is often depicted holding a staff and a fish, or standing on a fish.
• 🌍 Many places around the world are named after him, such as the San Rafael Mountains and Saint Raphael's Cathedral.
• 👤 In the Book of Tobit, Raphael disguises himself as a human named Azarius and travels with Tobit’s son, Tobiah.
• 👁️‍🗨️ Raphael is revealed to have been sent by the Lord to heal Tobit's blindness and deliver Sarah from the demon Asmodeus.
• ⚕️ His healing powers are fully revealed when he makes himself known as one of the archangels who stand before the Lord.
• 💧 In the New Testament, the healing angel associated with the pool of Bethesda (John 5:4) is often linked to Saint Raphael.

Q & A

Who is Saint Raphael according to the video?

Saint Raphael is one of the seven archangels who stand before the throne of the Lord. He is one of the three archangels mentioned by name in the Bible.

What is Saint Raphael the patron saint of?

Saint Raphael is the patron saint of travelers, the blind, bodily ills, happy meetings, nurses, physicians, and medical workers.

When is Saint Raphael's feast day celebrated?

Saint Raphael's feast day is celebrated on September 29th, alongside Saint Michael and Saint Gabriel.

How is Saint Raphael depicted in art?

In art, Saint Raphael is often depicted holding a staff and either holding or standing on a fish.

What are some places named after Saint Raphael?

Some places named after Saint Raphael include the San Rafael Mountains and Saint Raphael's Cathedral.

What alias does Saint Raphael use in the Book of Tobit?

In the Book of Tobit, Saint Raphael disguises himself as Azarius, the son of the great Aeneas, while traveling with Tobit’s son Tobiah.

What miracle did Saint Raphael perform for Tobit?

Saint Raphael healed Tobit’s blindness and delivered Tobiah's future wife, Sarah, from the demon Asmodeus.

What does Saint Raphael reveal after his journey with Tobiah?

After his journey with Tobiah, Saint Raphael reveals that he was sent by the Lord to heal Tobit's blindness and protect Sarah, and he discloses his true identity as one of the seven archangels.

Why is Saint Raphael associated with the pool at Bethesda in the Gospel of John?

Saint Raphael is associated with the pool at Bethesda in John 5:4 because an angel of the Lord, who is often linked with healing, is mentioned in connection with the pool, and healing powers are frequently associated with Raphael.

Where can someone learn more about Saint Raphael or purchase items related to him?

To learn more about Saint Raphael, you can visit Catholic.org, and for purchasing items related to him, CatholicShopping.com offers a variety of options.