archangels

[nigel richards]

Archangel

In Greece, today is the official day when the guardians of aviators and airforces; Gabriel, Michael, Raphael, are officially celebrated. And the Greek spirit of goodwill, hospitality and warm generosity always extends beyond borders.

By its nature then, this extends to all of you too, dear friends.




From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia


This article is about the spiritual beings. For other uses, see Archangel (disambiguation).




An archangel (

/ˌɑrkˈeɪndʒəl/) is an angel of high rank. Archangels are found in a number of religious traditions, including Judaism, Christianity and Islam. Michael and Gabriel are recognized as archangels in Judaism and by most Christians. Michael is the only archangel specifically named in the Protestant Bible. The Book of Tobit—recognized in the Catholic and Orthodox versions of the Bible, but considered apocryphal by Protestants—mentions Raphael, who is also considered to be an archangel. The archangels Michael, Gabriel and Raphael are venerated in the Roman Catholic Church with a feast on September 29 (formerly March 24 for Gabriel and 24 October for Raphael). The named archangels in Islam are Gabriel, Michael, Raphael and Azrael. In Zoroastrianism, sacred texts allude to the six great Amesha Spenta (literally "divine sparks") of Ahura Mazda. Other traditions have identified a group of seven Archangels, the names of which vary, depending on the source.
The word archangel is derived from the Greek ἀρχάγγελος (arch- + angel, literally chief angel).[SUP][1][/SUP]



As is fitting for such an occasion, I'll spend most of the day and probably night, wrapping up a gift which I sincerely hope will eventually give joy to all fellow flyers.

For those who didn't catch this previously, today is probably the more appropriate occassion anyway;

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7HlTyPwWaS8&feature=related



Χρόνια πολλά φίλοι ιπτάμενοι

 

[AndyG43]

Thanks Nigel.

Odd though, I always thought Michael was the patron saint of underwear.

 

[SSI01]

He is considered the patron saint of Germany - by Germans.

 

[Desert Rat]

Thanks Nigel.

Odd though, I always thought Michael was the patron saint of underwear.

ROFLMAO!!

 

[Matt Wynn]

'Apxaggelos' is the Nickname i go by on Kos thanks to my parachuting 'Apxaggelos Mixalhs' (Archangel Michael) is also the patron saint of Parachutists, used to wear a chain with a medal featuring him on it on every jump i did, never once had to cut away and go to reserve

 

[fallenphoenix1986]

Lears something every day. I went to St. Michael's primary school and have been jumping since I was 16 yet thats the first time I've come accross that. Been walking about with my eyes and ears shut again I think.

Craig