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ST. GABRIELTHE ARCHANGEL
O God, who from among all your angels chose the Archangel Gabriel
to announce the mystery of the Incarnation, mercifully grant that we
who solemnly remember him on earth may feel the benefit of his patronage in heaven, who lives and reigns for ever and ever. Amen.
Angels in Islam
found at: en.wikipedia.org
In Islam, angels are light-based creatures, created by Allah to serve and
worship him. They are technically incorporeal but can manifest themselves into a
form comprehendable by human eyes. Their existence has sometimes been described
as ethereal.
The four Archangels Muslims are required to acknowledge as part of surrender
to Islam are:
Jibra'il (Gabriel in English). Gabriel is the Archangel responsible
for revealing the Qu'ran to Muhammad sura by sura. He is mentioned specially in
the Qu'ran.
Azra'il (Azrael in English). Azrael is the Angel of Death whose
helpers are the ones (including himself) that are responsible for parting the
soul of the human with the body. The actual process of separating the soul from
the body depends on the history or record of good or bad deeds of the person. If
the human was a bad person in his life, the soul is ripped out very painfully.
But if the human was a righteous person, then the soul is separated like a 'drop
of water dripping from glass'.
Mika'il (Michael in English). Michael is the Archangel charged with
bringing down the thunder and lightning onto the Earth. He is also responsible
for the rewards doled out to good persons in this life. He is sometimes
partnered with Gabriel in some contexts (but not in the Qu'ran though).
Israfil (Raphael in English). Israfil is the Angel responsible for
blowing the horn and signalling the coming of Judgement Day.
The Qu'ran also mentions angels occupy the realms of the Seven Hells. A verse
stipulates:
"O you who believe! Save yourselves and your families from a Fire whose fuel
is Men and Stones, over which are (appointed) angels stern and severe, who
flinch not (from executing) the Commands they receive from Allah, but do
(precisely) what they are commanded." [al-Tahreem 66:6]
The Qu'ran also mentions that angels (like in Christian and Catholoic belief)
have wings to which they fly. Another verse stipulates :
"Praise be to Allah, Who created (out of nothing) the heavens and the earth,
Who made the angel messengers with wings - two, or three, or four (pairs) and
adds to Creation as He pleases: for Allah has power over all things." [Faatir
35:1]
The preceding sentence does not imply that all angels only have two to four
wings. Most notably, Archangels (namely Gabriel and Michael) are described as
having thousands of wings. Tradition also notes that certain angels, created
solely for the purpose of praising God, have 70 thousand heads, each with 70
thousand mouths that speak 70 thousand languages solely to sing praises for the
Almighty. This type of angel, whose type is nameless, was described as the type
of angel that accompanied Mohammed up to Heaven when he received commands from
God. Although specifically, Mohammed did not ride on the angel as some would
assume, but he rode a magnificent creature, called a Buroch whose stride
supposedly spanned from horizon to horizon.
Angels in Islam are also beautiful creatures, as another verse stipulates:
"He [the Prophet] has been taught by one Mighty in Power, Dhoo Mirrah (free
from any defect in body and mind), then he rose and became stable." [al-Najm
53:5-6]
". . . When they [the women] saw him, they did extol him and (in their
amazement) cut their hands: they said: ‘Allah preserve us! No mortal is this!
This is none other than a noble angel!’" [Yoosuf 12:31]
Angels do not have any gender, God did not create them divided by gender
since they are asexual and do not reproduce. But however, in the Qu'ran and
Bible, Archangels are referred to as 'he' or 'he is'. This is due to the
languages use of nouns and designation of what is feminine or masculine. Such as
in English, a warship is usually a feminine noun, and thus referred to as 'her'
or 'she'. This is not to personify the object and apply anthropomorphistic
attributes, but merely as a designation of respect. This is the same case with
Angels, and their references in the Qu'ran. They are always referred to as 'he'
or 'him', mainly due to the fact that the word for angel in Arabic is a
masculine noun. It is convention, when you refer to an angel in any context, to
use masculine guises.
There are Verses in the Qu'ran that name Angels directly, Gabriel (Jibreel)
and Michael (Mikaa'eel) are mentioned early on the Qu'ran in the second sura:
"Say: Whoever is an enemy to Jibreel - for he brings down the (revelation) to
your heart by Allah’s will, a confirmation of what went before, and guidance and
glad tidings to those who believe - Whoever is an enemy to Allah, and His angels
and prophets, to Jibreel and Mikaa’eel - Lo! Allah is an enemy to those who
reject Faith." [al-Baqarah 2:97-98]
found at: en.wikipedia.org
Olga's Gallery
Russian Icon. The Archamgel Gabriel. From Deesis Range. 14th
century. Pskov school. 104 x 63 cm. The Russian Museum, St. Petersburg, Russia.
The Intercession of the Blessed
Messenger
When the sinful believers have suffered their
punishment in the Fire of Hell, the Almighty Lord will say to Gabriel: “O
Gabriel, what are the disobedient members of the Community of Muhammad doing in
Hell?” To this, Gabriel will reply: “O Lord, You are All-Knowing. You
know better than I the condition they are in.” The All-Glorious One will
say: “O Gabriel, go and inspect their condition.” The venerable Gabriel
will go and find Malik, the governor of Hell, sitting on a cushion in the middle
of the Fire. Malik will stand up out of respect for the blessed Gabriel, to whom
he will say: “O Gabriel, why have you come here?” To this question,
Gabriel will reply: “O Malik, I have been sent here to see what the
rebellious members of the Community of Muhammad are doing.” Then Malik will
say: “Do not ask about the condition of these people. They are in a very bad
state, their places are very narrow. The fire has burned and obliterated their
bodies. Only their faces and their hearts can be saved because of their
faith.” Gabriel will say: “O Malik, raise the curtain that covers them
and let me look at them myself. I have been instructed to do
so.”
Allah, save us from the Fire, and admit us to Paradise with the
righteous…
-Sheikh Muzaffer Ozak al-Jerrahi, Irshad (Wisdom
of a Sufi Master) 
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The Guide informed Mustapha about the existence of higher beings
"There are a number of orders of Angels.
1. There are many good spirits & souls of good intent who are associated with individual human beings. By acting as guardian spirits they grow and evolve whilst in spirit form and contribute to the Good.
2. There are of course many negative and demonic spirits who also attach themselves to people and places.
3. The higher orders of Angels work on a broader plane, influencing the direction of human and ecological development on the earth and on other planets and spheres.
Therefore ‘Guardian Angel’ spirits and Angels should not be confused. The higher beings have much greater powers of cognition, omniscience and ability to influence events on earth, but also greater responsibilities.
They must maintain equilibrium in their own consciousness and their closeness to The Father. Glory to The Father. This is secret and profound knowledge.
The higher beings have the capability to maintain many hundreds of relationships simultaneously and to communicate simultaneously to many individuals at the same time and in different guises which allow best communication with that person.
It was this energy vibration which spoke to those teachers and prophets of ancient times as directed by The Father.
In modern times electronics and stock markets are the medium of prophecy and there will be new prophets of the internet age."
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found at: www.christthesaviour.orgfound at: www.christthesaviour.org
found at: http://www.christthesaviour.org
Orthodox Christian Church Of Christ The Saviour
The Archangel Michael
The Holy Archangel Michael
and all the Bodiless Powers
of Heaven (November 8)
The angels of God have been commemorated by men from the earliest times, but this commemoration often degenerates into the divinization of angels (IV Kings 23:5; A.V. II Kings). Heretics always wove fantasies round the angels. Some of them saw the angels as gods and others, if they did not so regard them, took them to be the creators of the whole visible world. The local Council in Laodicea, that was held in the fourth century, rejected in its 35th Canon the worship of angels as gods, and established the proper veneration of them. In the time of Pope Sylvester of Rome and the Alexandrian Patriarch Alexander, in the fourth century, this Feast of the Archangel Michael and the other heavenly powers was instituted, to be celebrated in November. Why in November Because November is the ninth month after March, and it is thought that the world was created in the month of March. The ninth month after March was chosen because of the nine orders of angels that were the first created beings. St Dionysius the Areopagite, writes of these nine orders in his book, "Celestial Hierarchies." These orders are as follows: six‑winged Seraphim, many‑eyed Cherubim, godly Thrones, Dominions, Virtues, Powers, Principalities, Archangels and Angels.
In Mother Alexandra's book, "The Holy Angels," these nine orders are further divided into three hierarchies. The third level includes Michael with the Principalities, Archangels, and Angels. Their special domain is the earth. they execute God's will, are continuous guardians of the children of men, and messengers of God. The holy angels are "more than the bearers of divine messages and the guides of men: they are bearers of the very Name and Power of God . they are flashes of the light and strength of the Almighty Lord."
The leader of the whole angelic army is the Archangel Michael. He is mentioned by name four times in Scripture: twice in Dan (10:13 ff. and 12:1), where he is represented a the helper of the Chosen People, once in Jude (v.9), disputing with the devil over the body of Moses, and once in Rev. (12:7-9), fighting the dragon. In Joshua 5:13-15, a "man" with a drawn sword in his hand appeared before Joshua, identifying himself as the "commander of the army of the Lord."
By tradition, the Archangel Michael also represents the "cherubs and the fiery sword that turns about to keep the way of the tree of life" from Adam and Eve after God had expelled them from the "Garden of Delight" (Gen. 3:25. Since the sanctuary represents the Kingdom of Life, the movement from the sanctuary is always out through this door, while the door with the Archangel Gabriel represents our return to Paradise, because he announced to the Virgin the Good News that Immanuel was to come: God with us.
Archangel Michael also plays an important part in the apocryphal literature, e.g. in the "Assumption of Moses," in "Enoch," and in the "Ascension of Isaiah," where he appears as "the great captain" "who is set over the best part of mankind." In connection with the scriptural and apocryphal passages he was early regarded in the Church as the helper of Christian armies against the heathen, and as a protector of individual Christians against the devil, especially at the hour of death, when he conducts the souls to God. His cult originated in Phrygia, where he was chiefly venerated as a healer, and many hot springs were dedicated to him both in Greece and Asia.
When Satan, Lucifer, fell away from God, and carried half the angels with him to destruction, then Michael arose and cried to the un-fallen angels: "Let us give heed! Let us stand aright; let us stand with fear!" and the whole angelic army sang aloud: "Holy, holy, holy Lord God of Sabaoth; heaven and earth are full of Thy glory!" Among the angels there rules a perfect unity of mind, of soul and of love; of total obedience of the lesser powers to the greater and of all to the holy will of God. Each nation has its guardian angel, as does each individual Christian. We must keep in mind that, whatever we do, openly or in secret, we do in the presence of our guardian angel and that, on the Day of Judgment, a great multitude of the holy angels of heaven will be gathered around the throne of Christ, and the thoughts, words and deeds of every man will be laid bare before them. May God have mercy on us and save us at the prayers of the holy Archangel Michael and all the bodiless powers of heaven. Amen. 
The Archangel Gabriel
The Other Bodiless Powers Commemorated
That the angels are constantly involved in this world is testified to, clearly and unmistakably, in Holy Scripture. Both from the Scriptures and from Holy Tradition, the Orthodox Church has learned the names of the seven leaders of the heavenly powers: Michael, Gabriel, Raphael, Uriel, Salathiel, Jegudiel and Barachiel (and to these is sometimes added an eighth, Jeremiel).
- "Michael" in Hebrew means "Who is like God " or "Who is equal to God " St Michael was depicted in the earliest Christian times as a leader, bearing a spear in his right hand with which he attacks Lucifer, Satan, and holding in his left hand a branch of green palm. At the top of the spear is a plaited braid with a red Cross. On our icons, Michael and Gabriel have lightening bolts streaming from their heads, signifying the speed with which they move from one place to another. The Archangel Michael is considered especially to be the guardian of the Orthodox faith and a fighter against heresy.
- "Gabriel" means "man of God" or "power of God." He is the herald of the mysteries of God, especially the mystery of the Incarnation and all those that are linked with it.
- Raphael" means "God's healing," or "God the Healer" (Tobias 3:17; 12:15).
- "Uriel" means "fire" or "light of God" (II Esdras 4:1; 5:20)
- "Salathiel" means "one who prays to God" (I1 Esdras 5:16).
- "Jegudiel" means "one who glorifies God."
- "Barachiel" means "the blessing of God."
- "Jeremiel" means "God's exaltation." He is venerated as an inspirer and awakener of those higher thoughts that raise a man God‑ward.
- Composite of the Prologue, ODCC, and Mother Alexandra, The Holy Angels.
Troparion Tone IV
Supreme commanders of the heavenly armies, we, the unworthy, do ever entreat you, that by your prayers ye surround us with the protection of the wings of your immaterial glory, preserving us that earnestly fall down before you and cry aloud: Deliver us from misfortunes, in that ye are the leaders of the hosts on high.
Kontakion Tone II
O ye chief commanders of God, ministers of glory divine, captains of the angels and instructors of men: beg ye great mercy and that which is profitable for us, for ye are the supreme commanders of the bodiless hosts. |
Link: http://www.christ thesaviour.org/St-Michael-etal.htm Link: http://www.christthesaviour.org/St-Michael-etal.htmLink: http://www.christthesaviour.org/St-Michael-etal.htm
found at: sufistic.blogspot.comfound at: sufistic.blogspot.com
The Intercession of the Blessed Messenger
When the sinful believers have suffered their punishment in the Fire of Hell, the Almighty Lord will say to Gabriel: “O Gabriel, what are the disobedient members of the Community of Muhammad doing in Hell To this, Gabriel will reply: “O Lord, You are All-Knowing. You know better than I the condition they are in. The All-Glorious One will say: “O Gabriel, go and inspect their condition. The venerable Gabriel will go and find Malik, the governor of Hell, sitting on a cushion in the middle of the Fire. Malik will stand up out of respect for the blessed Gabriel, to whom he will say: “O Gabriel, why have you come here To this question, Gabriel will reply: “O Malik, I have been sent here to see what the rebellious members of the Community of Muhammad are doing. Then Malik will say: “Do not ask about the condition of these people. They are in a very bad state, their places are very narrow. The fire has burned and obliterated their bodies. Only their faces and their hearts can be saved because of their faith. Gabriel will say: “O Malik, raise the curtain that covers them and let me look at them myself. I have been instructed to do so.
Allah, save us from the Fire, and admit us to Paradise with the righteous…
-Sheikh Muzaffer Ozak al-Jerrahi, Irshad (Wisdom of a Sufi Master)
Link: http://sufistic.blogspot.com
found at: www.batcave.co.uk
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Gabriel, Archangel Of Annunciation
"When I looked up from my drink of sorrow
the Archangel Gabriel,
gentle Gabriel,
Gabriel, Lord of Mercy
appeared to me." 
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Link: www.batcave.co.uk/cathedral/gabriel.htm
found at: http://www.saintgabriels.org/
| The Angel Gabriel
According to the Bible, there are seven archangels who "stand in the presence of God". (Tobit 12:15). Four of these are named at various places in the Bible or Apocrypha- Michael, Uriel, Raphael, and Gabriel. Gabriel first appears in the book of Daniel when he explains to Daniel the vision of the ram and the he-goat and the prophecy of the Seventy Weeks.
In the book of Revelation, the seven angels in turn blow their trumpets. When the last trumpet sounds, Voices from heaven proclaim;" The kingdoms of this world have become the kingdoms of our Lord and of his Christ- And he shall reign for ever and ever." Although not directly stated in the Bible, according to legend it is Gabriel's trumpet that will announce the end of time.
Gabriel is best known as the angel of the ANNUNCIATION. It was Gabriel who announced to Elizabeth that she is to give birth to John the Baptist (Luke 1:19), and who tells the Virgin Mary that she is to be the mother of the Messiah (Luke 1:26).
The Annunciation is one of the most commonly depicted scenes in Western Christian Art. Gabriel is usually shown kneeling before the Virgin, holding a lily (signifying purity) in his hand. Often there is in the background a walled garden or other enclosure signifying virginity. The Holy Spirit may be seen in the form of a dove.
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Link: http://www.saintgabriels.org/angel.html
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Gabriel; name
means "God Conquers/ the might of God" Patron of the sacrament of
Baptism,
Archangel of the Annunciation and the Incarnation's triumph over sin
&
death, his lilies represent the new purity of the soul through
Baptism,
his banner, Our Lady's universal motherhood.
Heavenly Father, through
the
salutation of the Archangel Gabriel, may we honor the Incarnation of
Your
Divine Son. Through his faithful intercessions may we strive always to
imitate the holy virtues of the Mother of our Savior and respond to
our
Father, "Be it done unto me according to Thy Word". Archangel Gabriel,
please praise our Father for the gift of His Son, praying, one day by
His
grace, through His Mother, we may all be one fold, one Church, one
Shepherd. Amen - adapted from
the
chaplet of St. Gabriel
Oh holy St. Gabriel come to our aid
with
your legion of angels! Help us to become good servants of Our Lord!
Help
us to regain and preserve our Baptismal purity that we may become His
worthy servants. Through your intercessions help our souls become
havens
of peace where Our Lord and Our Lady love to come and rest. Amen.
Link:
http://www.the7archangel
s.com/st_gabriel.htm
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found at: www.abcgallery.comOlga's Gallery
Russian Icon. The Archamgel Gabriel. From Deesis Range. 14th century. Pskov school. 104 x 63 cm. The Russian Museum, St. Petersburg, Russia.
Link: http://www.abcgallery.com/I/icons/icons32.html
found at: www.orderofthewhitelion.com
Found at: http://www.orderofthewhitelion.com
The Archangel Gabriel
Love.
To visualise Him, you need to turn your minds' eye to the West, and imagine you are facing the shimmering image of this gentle Archangel of Water.
His image before you is one of magnetic intensity; passive yet undeniably compelling.
The rich copper tones of sunset reflect in the sheen of his hair, as he stands in a muslin robe of gossamer blue, bedecked by a mist of sequined stars, as fragile and tenuous as an evening sky.
He holds a brilliant chalice, encrusted in precious jewels, and filled to overflowing with the waters of life.
Gabriel touches the heart and emotions, for he is the bringer of Love, and his chalice represents the notion of compassion amidst the sorrows of life. - as in much the same way we can find more time to rest at the end of a challenging day, sharing our feelings with those we care about, and maybe finding some forgiveness for ourselves and the wrong doing of others.
The chalice represents the Holy Grail, the Cup of contentment, tenderness and joy, and reminds us that there is no need to fight for Love, for we can find it within ourselves. Great strength can be found in vulnerability.
Gabriel is sometimes seen with the silhouette of an Eagle, fused in silver across his breast, which shimmers as he moves. This represents the higher side of Scorpio, the invincible bird of prey that transcends the stars, and signals Transformation, Rebirth, and the rising of the Phoenix in a blaze of new life.
If you watch carefully, Gabriel will smile down at you, an all pervading softness emanating from the lunar blue of his eyes, which hold within them the shadowy whisper of a hundred memories, born from yesterday.
He turns and faces outwards across the shaded skies of dusk, raising the crystal flowing nectar high above his head, and remains, with wings outspread, in a stance of unconquerable receptivity.
The cup of Gabriel is the cup of Love, and lies in the depths of our feelings and the ebb and flow of the tides.
Link: http://www.orderofthewhitelion.com/Archangels@/Gabriel.htm
found at: www.shariah-institute.org
"A most intimate association exists between fasting and the Quran. The Holy Prophet (SAW) used to pay the greatest attention to the recitation of the Quran in Ramadhan. It is related by ibn Abbas (RA) that the Holy Prophet (SAW) was the most generous of all men but in the month of Ramadhan, when the Archangel Gabrial (AS) used to come to him, his generosity knew no bounds. In Ramadhan Gabrial (AS) came to him every night and joined in the recitation of the Quran. During those days the Holy Prophet (SAW) appeared to be faster than the wind in acts of charity and benevolence."Link: http://www.shariah-institute.org/fasting.htm
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