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Archangel Gabriel
Archangel Gabriel (South Door)
Gabriel is the counterpart of Michael who's icon is on the north door. Being one of the seven archangels, he guards the southern entrance to the sancuary.
Gabriel is first mentioned in the Old Testament book of Daniel, but he comes into greater prominence in the New Testament, where he announces the birth of John the Baptist to Zacharias, the priest, and later annouces to the Virgin Mary her conception of Christ. The symbol of the lilies represent a delivery of a message.
Photo by John Washinsky Text by the Ken Mitchel Family
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