St. Raphael is one of the seven Archangels who stand before the throne of the Lord, and one of the only three mentioned by name in the Bible. He appears, by name, only in the Book of Tobit.Raphael's name means "God heals." Raphael guided Tobia,Tobit’s son, and taught him how to safely enter the marriage with Sarah,whose previous arranged husbands all were killed by a demon prior to marriage. Raphael is credited with driving the evil spirit from Sarah and restoring Tobit's vision,allowing him to see the light of Heaven and for receiving all good things through his intercession.
