Cœlestes Spiritus
Saint Gabriel the Archangel
Strength of God / God is my strength
- Role
- Messenger of the Incarnation
- Choir
- Archangels
- Feast
- September 29 (with Michael and Raphael)
- Status in the Church
- Named in Scripture · venerated as saint
In Scripture
Gabriel announced the birth of John the Baptist to Zechariah and the conception of Christ to the Virgin Mary at the Annunciation. He explained Daniel’s visions.
Luke 1:11–38 · Daniel 8:16, 9:21
Today
The Annunciation (March 25) commemorates his message. He is patron of messengers, telecommunications workers, and postal workers.