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==Archangels in current church traditions== | ==Archangels in current church traditions== | ||
The Catholic Church recognizes three archangels, the three mentioned in its canon of Scripture: Gabriel and Michael, mentioned in the New Testament, and Raphael, mentioned in the book of Tobit, where he is described as "one of the seven angels who stand ready and enter before the glory of the Lord",<ref>{{bibleverse||Tobit|12:15}}</ref> | The Catholic Church recognizes three archangels, the three mentioned in its canon of Scripture: Gabriel and Michael, mentioned in the New Testament, and Raphael, mentioned in the book of Tobit, where he is described as "one of the seven angels who stand ready and enter before the glory of the Lord",<ref>{{bibleverse||Tobit|12:15}}</ref> | ||
== Other ideas == | == Other ideas == | ||