Saint-Raphaël (French pronunciation: [sɛ̃ ʁafaɛl] ⓘ; Occitan: Sant Rafèu Occitan pronunciation: [ˈsan raˈfɛw]) is a commune in the Var department, Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur region, Southeastern France. Immediately to the west of Saint-Raphaël lies a larger and older town, Fréjus; together they form an urban agglomeration known as Var Estérel Méditerranée, which also. Saint Raphael the Archangel is the patron saint of healing. Here's how this famous angel aids body, mind, and spirit and helps health caregivers. Raphael (UK: / ˈræfeɪəl / RAF-ay-əl, US: / ˈræfiəl, ˈreɪf -/ RA (Y)F-ee-əl; God has healed ) [a] is an archangel first mentioned in the Book of Tobit and in 1 Enoch, both estimated to date from between the 3rd and 2nd century BC. [5][6] In later Jewish tradition, he became identified as one of the three heavenly visitors entertained by Abraham at the Oak of Mamre. He is not named. Discover the life, legacy, and feast day of St. Raphael, Archangel of healing. About St. Raphael the Archangel St. Raphael the Archangel is one of the three principal angels venerated in Abrahamic religions, best known for his healing powers and his role in the Book of Tobit in the Old Testament. In this biblical account, Raphael appears in human form as a traveling companion to Tobit’s son Tobias, helping him find a cure for his father’s blindness and assisting in. St. Raphael is the patron saint of travelers, the blind, bodily ills, happy meetings, nurses, physicians and medical workers. He is often pictured holding a staff and either holding or standing on a fish. His feast day is celebrated on September 29, along with St. Michael and St. Gabriel. A Prayer to St. Raphael the Archangel Glorious Archangel St. Raphael, great prince of the heavenly court, you are illustrious for your gifts of wisdom and grace. You are a guide of those who journey by land or sea or air, consoler of the afflicted, and refuge of sinners. St. Raphael, Archangel 29 September Seven Archangels, Russian icon Raphael is the protagonist of an entire book of the Bible. The archangel accompanies Tobias, the young son of Tobit and Anna, when Tobit asks Tobias to carry out a delicate mission that will require a long and dangerous journey. Tobit’s great heart St. Raphael Prayer to Archangel St. Raphael Glorious Archangel Saint Raphael, great prince of the heavenly court, you are illustrious for your gifts of wisdom and grace. You are a guide of those who journey by land or sea or air, consoler of the afflicted, and refuge of sinners. I beg you, assist me in all my needs and in all the sufferings of. Opening Doors to the Future Located in the heart of Los Angeles, St. Raphael School is opening the doors to the future of our children through a high quality, values-based, technology-enhanced Catholic education. Through strong academics, enriching programs, and a dynamic community, we provide over 300 students, Pre-K through 8th grade, with the foundation for. read more ».