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Baroque portrait of Raphael the Archangel
FEAST · SEPTEMBER 29

RAPHAEL THE ARCHANGEL

Patron of travelers, healing, the blind, happy meetings, engaged couples.

Saint Raphael the Archangel is one of the seven archangels who stand before the throne of God. He is prominently featured in the Book of Tobit, where he appears in human form as a traveling companion to the younger Tobias. Under the name Azariah, Raphael guides Tobias on a long journey, protects him from danger, and instructs him in a remedy that heals his father Tobit's blindness. He also facilitates the happy meeting and marriage between Tobias and Sarah, whose previous husbands had been killed by a demon. For Catholics, Saint Raphael is a powerful intercessor who embodies God's healing and providential care. He is invoked for protection during physical journeys and for guidance in life's spiritual travels. His patronage extends to all who seek healing of body, mind, or spirit, and to those praying for a holy spouse. Saint Raphael is the patron saint of travelers, the blind, happy meetings, physicians, and engaged couples.
A PRAYER TO RAPHAEL THE ARCHANGEL

O God, who sent the Archangel Raphael to accompany Tobias on his journey, we ask through his intercession for your protection on all our travels, both physical and spiritual. Grant healing to the sick, comfort to the lonely, and guidance to those who are lost. May we, like Tobias, find faithful companions and build relationships that honor you. We ask this through Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.

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