The Passover (Exodus 12:1-36)
In the Book of Exodus, the Israelites marked their doors with lamb's blood to save their firstborn sons from a plague. This led to an annual ritual meal known as the Passover.
St Zechariah’s Vision (Luke 1:5-25)
In the Temple, a priest called Zechariah had a vision of the Angel Gabriel, who predicted the birth of his son, John the Baptist.
St Peter’s rescue from prison (Acts 12:1-19)
St. Peter was miraculously rescued from prison by an angel, who led him past guards and opened locked gates, allowing him to escape unharmed.
St Gabriel the Archangel (Daniel 9:20-27)
St. Gabriel the Archangel is first introduced in the Old Testament Book of Daniel, where he spoke of political developments in the Middle East and the coming of the Messiah.
St Michael the Archangel (Daniel 12:1)
St. Michael, one of the seven archangels, is known as the military leader of the angels. He is often portrayed in Christian art as a soldier defeating the Devil.
St Raphael travels with Tobias (Tobit 4:1-2; 5:1-22)
The book of Tobit tells the story of how St Raphael the Archangel protected Tobias on a long journey, healed his father Tobit from blindness and introduced him to his wife Sarah.
The Annunciation (Luke 1:26-38)
The 'Annunciation' is the official title for the gospel story where the Archangel Gabriel 'announced' to the Virgin Mary that she was to become a mother to Jesus Christ.