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The word archangel from Middle English and from Old French is 'archangele' and 'archangelus' from Late Latin. 'Arkhangelos' from Late Greek.

This high-ranking choir comprised of 4, 5, 7 or 9 angels depending on what sources you read. The three commonly accepted Archangels are Michael, Gabriel and Raphael. The others are subject to debate; Uriel, Raguel, Zadkiel, Saraqael, Remiel, Anael, Orfiel, Uzziel, Raziel and Metatron. The Koran only recognized 4 and names two; Djibril (Gabriel) and Michael.

• Open Directory Society: Religion and Spirituality: Christianity: People: Saints: G: Saint Gabriel the Archangel
• Open Directory Society: Religion and Spirituality: Christianity: People: Saints: M: Saint Michael the Archangel
• Open Directory Society: Religion and Spirituality: Christianity: People: Saints: R: Saint Raphael the Archangel

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