Rafael (hebr. רפאל, ara. Israfil, اسرافيل, scs. Archangieł Rafaił, pl. Rafał) - one from archangels; in the traditions of Jewish and Christian, his name means "God heals."It belongs to a group of angels created by God on the first day of creation. It is the spirit of not having a physical body, but endowed with reason, free and immortal. Archangel Rafael appears in Sacred Scripture in the Book of Tobiah where in the human form, taking the name of Azariah offers young Tobiah , by way of Nineveh to Raga, his companionship and care, protecting him from demons, and healing after the return of his father. Archangel incites kinsman of family to return the borrowed money and gave a daughter to wife Tobiah. Uwalnia również od złych mocy przyszłą żonę Tobiasza - Sarę.After happy completion of the journey Rafael explained to young man and his father, who is realy:"I'm Rafael, one of the seven angels who are in emergency and fall before the majesty of the Lord" (Tb 12.15).the Roman-Catholic Church observes him as the patron of pharmacists, patients, healthcare professionals, migrants, pilgrims, travelers, refugees, wanderers, sailors, police officers, therapists.

William Blake - Archanioł Rafał with z Adam and Eve

Saint Raphael Archangelheals old Tobiah (father), bringing him not only wealth but also

restore sight

Archangel Raphael leaves family of Tobiah

Archangel Raphael and Tobias – autor unknown, kopie nach Adam Elsheimer

Andrew MasianisARCHANGEL RAPHAEL

watercolor

Jacek Malczewski – Anioł i pastuszek

Sound illustration - "The Space" ; Struna Graphic illustrations, from websites, chose - Anna