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	Gabriel - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		Gabriel is most frequently confused with Michael, the angel who holds a sword and guards the gates of Eden (later Heaven) against Adam, Eve, and their descendants.
		Gabriel's visit to Mary in the Gospel of Luke is often called "The Annunciation," (Luke 1:26 et al.), an event that is celebrated on March 25th.
		Gabriel is sometimes associated with the color Blue, the direction West, or the element Water; his horse is named Haizum.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Gabriel_(archangel) (1142 words)

	Encyclopedia: Gabriel (archangel)
		In the New Testament, Gabriel is the angel who reveals to Zacharias that John the Baptist will be born to Elizabeth and who visits Mary, the mother of Jesus and reveals that she will give birth to Jesus.
		Gabriel's visit to Mary in the Gospel of Luke is often called "The Annunciation," (Luke i, 26, etc.), an event that is celebrated on March 25th.
		Gabriel is sometimes associated with the color Blue, the direction West, or the element Water.
	www.nationmaster.com /encyclopedia/Gabriel-(archangel) (3041 words)

	Gabriel (archangel) (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-07)
		In the Gospel of Luke Gabriel visits Zacharias and Mary the mother of Jesus to announce the imminent birth of children one of which would be Jesus.
		Gabriel is most frequently confused with Michael the angel who holds a sword guards the gates of Eden (later heaven) against Adam Eve and descendants.
		In the New Testament Gabriel is often to be the angel who revealed that John the Baptist was to be born to Elizabeth the angel who revealed that Jesus Christ to be born to Mary.
	www.freeglossary.com /Gabriel_(archangel) (568 words)

	Gabriel (archangel) -- Facts, Info, and Encyclopedia article (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-07)
		Gabriel the Archangel, the (A saint who is considered to be a defender of some group or nation) patron saint of communications workers.
		Gabriel plays a prominent role in the (The last book of the New Testament; contains visionary descriptions of heaven and of conflicts between good and evil and of the end of the world; attributed to Saint John the apostle) book of Revelation.
		Gabriel, portrayed by (Click link for more info and facts about Tilda Swinton) Tilda Swinton, appears in the movie (A walled city in northeastern Algeria east of Algiers; was destroyed in warfare in the 4th century and rebuilt by Constantine I) Constantine (2005).
	www.absoluteastronomy.com /encyclopedia/g/ga/gabriel_(archangel).htm (508 words)

	Saint Gabriel, Archangel -- Angels -- The Catholic Pages -- catholic-pages.com
		Gabriel explains that the ram is the empire of the Medes and the Persians which will be destroyed by the he-goat, the king of the Greeks (Alexander the Great).
		The next appearance of Gabriel is recorded in Luke 1:11-20, where he predicts to the priest Zachariah as he is burning incense at the altar in the temple that his wife is to bear a son whose name shall be John.
		The final mention of Gabriel is found a little later in the same chapter of St Luke's Gospel, where he goes to the Blessed Virgin Mary with the tidings that she is to be the Mother of the Messiah.
	www.catholic-pages.com /angels/gabriel.asp (420 words)

	Archangel Gabriel (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-07)
		Gabriel explained to Daniel his vision of a ram and a billy-goat foretelling Alexander the Great's conquest of Persia and a prophecy foretelling the freeing of the Israelites.
		It was Gabriel who dictated the Koran to Muhammad, and according to Babylonian legend, Gabriel fell from grace for not obeying a command exactly as given and remained outside the heavenly curtain for a time.
		Gabriel is the Governor of the West and the element of Water.
	www.sarahsarchangels.com /archangels/gabriel.html (932 words)

	Archangel Gabriel Info
		Gabriel's mission on earth is to be the illuminator of the way-teaching man how to develop and create the concept of perfection for himself as well as for the earth.
		Gabriel assists man in the ritual of the ascension, which is the reuniting of the soul with God.
		Gabriel's complement, Hope, represents the action of purity, the brilliant white flame at the base of the Three-fold Flame, which is the divine spark that resides in the secret chamber of the heart.
	www.mariusfineart.com /Gabriel_info.htm (984 words)

	Archangel Gabriel
		The Archangel Gabriel is called the Angel of the Annunciation because it was he who informed Mary that she had found favor with the Lord and that she would conceive in her womb the Son of God.
		Gabriel is the Governor of Eden, the ruler of the Cherubim.
		Gabriel is the Archangel responsible for revealing the Qu'ran to Muhammad sura by sura.
	angelgabriel.blogspot.com (2578 words)

	CATHOLIC ENCYCLOPEDIA: St. Gabriel the Archangel
		At the same time, even in the Bible, Gabriel is, in accordance with his name, the angel of the Power of God, and it is worth while noting the frequency with which such words as "great", "might", "power", and "strength" occur in the passages referred to above.
		The Jews indeed seem to have dwelt particularly upon this feature in Gabriel's character, and he is regarded by them as the angel of judgment, while Michael is called the angel of mercy.
		Thus they attribute to Gabriel the destruction of Sodom and of the host of Sennacherib, though they also regard him as the angel who buried Moses, and as the man deputed to mark the figure Tau on the foreheads of the elect (Ezech., 4).
	www.newadvent.org /cathen/06330a.htm (522 words)

	St. Gabriel (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-07)
		Gabriel is also known to the Mohammedans, who believe him to be the angel who served as the mouthpiece of God in dictating the Koran to their prophet.
		The next appearance of Gabriel is recorded in Luke i, 11-20, where he predicts to the priest Zachary as he is burning incense at the altar in the temple that his wife is to bear a son whose name shall be John.
		The final mention of Gabriel is found a little later in the same chapter of Luke, where he goes to the Blessed Virgin Mary with the tidings that she is to be the Mother of the Messiah.
	www.ewtn.com /library/MARY/GABRIEL.htm (382 words)

	The Archangel Gabriel (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-07)
		Gabriel presides over Paradise, and although he is the ruling prince of the 1st heaven, he is said to sit on the left-hand side of God (whose dwelling is popularly believed to be the 7th Heaven, or the 10th Heaven).
		Mohammed claimed it was Gabriel (Jibril in Islamic) of the "140 pairs of wings" who dictated to him the Koran, sura by sura.
		In Jewish legend it was Gabriel who dealt death and destruction to the sinful cities of the plain (Sodom and Gommorah among them).
	www.mccartneymultimedia.com /ouijasource/TheLight/gabriel.htm (309 words)

	Gabriel, Archangel of Fire (Exile)
		The only constant in Gabriel's appearance when he or she manifests on the Corporeal plane are his or her eyes, which always bear the look of one who knows far too much, and which glow faintly in dim enough light.
		The only higher distinction Gabriel has granted was General of the Armies of Fire, to Soldekai, Angel of Hope, as her reward for his faithful defense of the entrances to Heaven from her Volcano.
		It was when Gabriel noticed that the humans were using their fires for more than mere food and protection against the night that he created Khalid, and assigned him the duty of spreading stories which stressed the glories of God.
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	Gabriel (archangel)
		According to Abrahamic religion, Gabriel (גבריאל, Standard Hebrew Gavriʾel, Tiberian Hebrew Gaḇrîʾēl) is an archangel who serves as a messenger from God.
		In the Gospel of Luke, Gabriel visits Zacharias and Mary, the mother of Jesus, to announce the imminent birth of their children, one of which would be Jesus.
		In the New Testament, Gabriel is often believed to be the angel who revealed that John the Baptist was to be born to Elizabeth and the angel who revealed that Jesus Christ was to be born to Mary.
	www.brainyencyclopedia.com /encyclopedia/g/ga/gabriel__archangel_.html (367 words)

	Archangel Michael (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-07)
		Archangel Michael is believed to have appeared to Moses as the fire in the burning bush, and to have rescued Daniel from the lions' den.
		The caller to prayer (muezzin) in the heavens is Gabriel and the prayer-leader (imam) is Michael.
		The Archangel Michael, whose name means 'who is as God', is generally considered to be the foremost of the seven archangels and the leader of the Host of Heaven.
	www.sarahsarchangels.com /archangels/michael.html (2089 words)

	California Mission History: San Gabriel Arcángel
		Moving overland, they crossed the San Gabriel River, and on September 8, 1771, founded the mission near the present city of Montebello.
		On that fertile plain San Gabriel became the wealthiest of all the early missions.
		The church is open to the public, and the ancient cemetery, the cactus garden, and much of historical interest may be seen on the grounds.
	www.californiamissions.com /cahistory/sangabriel.html (336 words)

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		Gabriel Archangel descends from the heavens richly dressed in a style reminiscent of the 16th century.
		Gabriel means "God is my strength," and he is the divine messenger who most frequently visited earth.
		Archangel Gabriel is the patron saint of communications workers, and his feast day is September 29.
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	Saint Gabriel, The Archangel (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-07)
		Saint Gabriel the Archangel, I venerate you as the "Angel of the Incarnation", because God has specially appointed you to bear the messages concerning the God-Man to Daniel, Zechariah, and the Blessed Virgin Mary.
		Almighty and ever–living God, since You chose the Archangel Gabriel from among all the Angels to announce the mystery of Your Son's Incarnation, mercifully grant that we who honor him on earth may feel the benefit of his patronage in heaven.
		I greet you, holy Angel Saint Gabriel, who comforted Jesus in His agony, and with you I praise the most Holy Trinity for having chosen you from among all the holy Angels to comfort and strengthen Him Who is the comfort and strength of all that are in affliction.
	www.saint-mike.org /library/Novenas/StGabriel.html (419 words)

	Archangel Gabriel (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-07)
		His name, Gabriel, signifies "man of God." Speaking about the Annunciation, the holy Fathers comment that an angel with such a name was sent to signify who He was, and of what nature He was, who would be born of the most pure Virgin.
		Others have found that it was this same Gabriel who announced the conception of the Virgin Mary to Joachim and Anna, and that it was he who taught Moses in the wilderness to write the Book of Genesis.
		O Archangel, thou art the glorious intercessor and minister/ of the Splendid, Holy, All-accomplishing, Ineffable and Awesome Trinity./ Pray that we may be delivered from all harm and torment,/ that we may cry to thee: Rejoice, O protector of thy servants.
	www.fatheralexander.org /booklets/english/saints/gabriel_archangel.htm (361 words)

	Encyclopedia article on Gabriel (archangel) [EncycloZine] (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-07)
		In the New Testament, Gabriel is often believed to be the angel who revealed that John the Baptist was to be born to Elizabeth and the angel who revealed that Jesus was to be born to Mary.
		In the Gospel of Luke, Gabriel visits Zacharias and Mary, the mother of Jesus, to announce the imminent birth of their children, one of which would be Jesus (Luke i, 26, etc.).
		Gabriel is sometimes associated with the color Blue, the direction East, or the element Water.
	encyclozine.com /Jabril (782 words)

	Melkite Greek Catholic Church Information Center Archangel Gabriel
		Archangel Gabriel foretells to Zachary the birth of the Holy and Glorious Forerunner and Prophet John the Baptist.
		The Archangel Gabriel announced to Mary that she would be the Theotokos (Mother of God).
		Also, Archangel Gabriel is remembered as the Defender of the Church and of Christian civilization.
	www.mliles.com /melkite/archangelgabriel.shtml (598 words)

	The Monastery of the Archangel Gabriel at Naqlun near the Fayoum
		One story about the Monastery of the Archangel Gabriel in the Fayoum relates a tale of a 5th century magician from Persia, named Ibrashet, who secretly married the daughter of the king without the king's knowledge.
		Due to the dynamic leadership of Saint Samuel at the monastery named for him at al-Qalamun in the Fayoum, the Monastery of the Archangel Gabriel was slowly but steadily pushed to the background in importance and position.
		It would appear from the architectural evidence that the present day church dedicated to the Archangel was largely rebuilt and almost completely redecorated during the latter part of the 19th century, or the beginning of the 20th century, although most of the material used perhaps came from the two earlier churches at Naqlun.
	www.touregypt.net /featurestories/gabriel.htm (1387 words)

	St Gabriel the Archangel
		Gabriel the Archangel Episcopal Church, 6190 East Quincy Ave.
		Learn "who's who" at St. Gabriel's from the staff to the vestry to the ministry chairs...
		Gabriels is looking for a new Youth Minister.
	www.stgabriels.org (111 words)

	Saint Gabriel the Archangel Garden Statue
		Saint Gabriel is the well noted archangel, also known as the Angel of Mercy, who appeared to Zachariah to announce the birth of St. John the Baptizer.
		He was also the archangel who presented himself to Mary and announced that she would be bearing the son conceived of the Holy Spirit.
		Christian literature often has featured Saint Gabriel kneeling before Mary and carrying a scroll or a trumpet and announcing the birth of her Sacred son, Jesus Christ.
	www.kaccents.com /For_Home/Garden/RL/10472.htm (331 words)

	Lives of the Saints, March 24, Saint Gabriel Archangel (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-07)
		The day before the great feast of the Annunciation, the Church celebrates the feast of the Archangel who brought to earth the glad tidings that Mary was chosen to be the Mother of the Incarnate God.
		Gabriel rightly bears the beautiful name, the strength of God, manifesting in every apparition the power and glory of the Eternal.
		According to some of the Fathers of the Church, it was Saint Gabriel, Angel of the Incarnation, who invited the shepherds of Bethlehem to come to the Crib to adore the newborn God.
	magnificat.ca /cal/engl/03-24.htm (455 words)

	Archangel Gabriel - Ascension Research Center
		Gabriel's Name means "Hero of God." Angel of Revelation and Chief Ambassador to humanity.
		In Christian beliefs, Gabriel was the Angel who appeared to Mary to inform her that she would conceive and give birth to Jesus.
		In addition, Gabriel also appeared before Zacharias to announce that his son will be called John (the Baptist).
	www.ascension-research.org /gabriel.html (1498 words)

	Daily Bible Study - Messages From Gabriel
		There are 4 recorded appearances of Gabriel in The Bible when he was identified by name, each time with an important prophetic message (see Prophecy) from God to specific people - twice to the prophet Daniel; once to Zechariah, the father of John The Baptist; once to Mary, the mother of Jesus Christ.
		"In the sixth month the angel Gabriel was sent from God to a city of Galilee named Nazareth, to a virgin betrothed to a man whose name was Joseph, of the house of David; and the virgin's name was Mary.
		And he came to her and said, "Hail, O favored one, The Lord is with you!" But she was greatly troubled at the saying, and considered in her mind what sort of greeting this might be.
	www.keyway.ca /htm2002/gabriel.htm (881 words)

	Amazon.com: Books: Archangel (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-07)
		Rachel and Gabriel have nothing in common beyond wishing that the god Jovah had ordained they wed other people, yet they must cooperate in singing a mass to the god on the occasion of Gabriel's elevation to Archangel.
		Next in line to become archangel in the angel-led dominion of Samaria, Gabriel must lead the next chorale praising the god Jovah, which means he needs a wife--fast--to sing beside him.
		Much of the story is a romance between the soon-to-be Archangel Gabriel and the bride Jovah has chosen for him, the former slave Rachel.
	www.amazon.com /exec/obidos/tg/detail/-/0441003303?v=glance (1784 words)

	Gabriel the Arch Angel. A Hollywood Jesus visual insight.
		GABRIEL, whose Hebrew name may mean "God is powerful" is an Archangel who acts as the messenger of God.
		In Islam Gabriel is revered for having dictated the Koran to Mohammed.
		Gabriel the seraph had come to the virgin's chamber." He is parodied as an ineffectual suitor in Katherine Anne Porter's
	www.hollywoodjesus.com /gabriel.htm (1535 words)

	BIOGRAPHY OF THE ARCHANGEL GABRIEL BY PIERRE JOVANOVIC
		elcome to the "official" page of the Archangel Gabriel, ruler of the Internet (before W3), thanks to the Pope Paul VI who, on the 9th of september 1972, signed the "Quandoquidem" which gave, finally, the telecommunications industry their own protector.
		ven if Gabriel, one of the most famous Angels (at least among the five we know by names !) is the ruling saint of the Internet, as the W3, he is extremely mysterious and not very well know, in contrast with his battling collegue, the Archangel Michael (go to his Virtual Chapel).
		In the Talmud, Gabriel prevented Queen Vashti from stripping nude before King Ahasuerus of Persia and his court.
	www.frenchpress.com /layani.htm (658 words)

	GiGiBeads - St. Gabriel the Archangel Chaplet
		In the sixth month the angel Gabriel was sent by God to a town in Galilee called Nazareth, to a virgin engaged to a man whose name was Joseph, of the house of David.
		This Episcopal Prayer Chaplet in honor of St. Gabriel the Archangel is made with Cobalt Blue glass beads and a striking pewter cross with matching Cobalt glass inserts.
		A St. Gabriel medal and a pewter angel, blowing a horn with a dangling star, symbolize that St. Gabriel is God's Messenger.
	gigibeads.net /prayerbeads/saints/gabriel.html (861 words)

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