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Saint · Feast September 29

St Raphael the Archangel

Also known as Raphael, Archangel Raphael, Saint Raphael

Archangel
Healer and guide

The archangel who accompanies Tobias in Tobit, bringing guidance, healing and restoration to a family.

Pray with St Raphael the Archangel

A short prayer

Healing God, through St Raphael’s intercession guide our journeys, strengthen families and bless all who care for the sick. Amen.

The story of their life

Raphael travels with Tobias, helps him face danger, supports his marriage to Sarah and brings healing to Tobit through prayer joined with practical action.

Historical context

Raphael is known principally through the deuterocanonical Book of Tobit.

Defining moments

  • Accompanying Tobias on a dangerous journey
  • Helping Tobias and Sarah begin marriage in prayer
  • Bringing healing to Tobit

Faith and spirituality

Healing companionship, practical guidance and prayer within family life.

Why this saint matters today

A strong companion for travellers, patients, caregivers and families moving through illness or relationship fear.

Patronage and intercession

People turn to St Raphael the Archangel in matters of:

Travellers
The sick
Healthcare workers
Married couples
The blind

Feast days and observances

September 29 · Feast · Global

Saints Michael, Gabriel and Raphael, Archangels

Feast in the General Roman Calendar

Celebrated together with St Michael the Archangel and St Gabriel the Archangel

29 September is the Feast of Saints Michael, Gabriel and Raphael, the three archangels named in Sacred Scripture. This is one shared observance linked to all three archangels and has proper liturgical texts and readings.

Sources and further reading

  • https://www.vaticannews.va/en/saints/09/29.html
  • https://www.liturgyoffice.org.uk/Calendar/

Source-quality status: unverified prototype

Related saints

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St Michael the Archangel in armour holding a sword and shield while defending God’s people.

St Michael the Archangel

SaintNot applicable · Feast September 29

The archangel who stands for the unmatched sovereignty of God, St Michael appears in Scripture as defender of God’s people and leader of the heavenly hosts against the powers of evil.

Archangel