Raphael appears in the Book of Tobit, where, disguised as a human traveling companion, he guides the young Tobias on a journey, protects him from danger, and provides the means to heal his father Tobit's blindness. At the story's end he reveals himself as one of the seven angels who stand in the presence of God.
His name, meaning "God heals," reflects his role in the narrative, and he is venerated as an archangel alongside Michael and Gabriel.
Saint Raphael the Archangel
Archangel and Healer
An archangel from the Book of Tobit who guided and healed, whose name means "God heals."
- Invoked for
- Healing
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Why People Pray to Saint Raphael the Archangel
Raphael is invoked for healing, for safe travel, and by those seeking guidance on a difficult journey, drawing on his role in the Book of Tobit.
