Archangel Gabriel

Gabriel is one of two archangels specifically named in the Bible (the other being Michael). In the Old Testament's Book of Daniel, Gabriel appears to Daniel to help him understand his visions of the future. In the New Testament's Gospels, Gabrielappears in the Book of Luke in famous scenes called the Annunciation, because the archangel announces the forthcoming births of John the Baptist and Jesus Christ.Scriptural roles underscore Gabriel's mis­sion as the supreme messenger of God, and why this archangel is the patron saint of communications workers.