Archangel Raphael Florentine Plaque is made of high quality print of Saint Raphael the Archangel, placed on attractively decorated wood board with all gold leaf area surrounding the image. There is a wall mounting hanger on the back of the plaque. It can also be used with an Icon Stand, or suitable Iconostasis in the entrance of the Church, or placed anywhere within a Church, as well as any other sacred place of worship, such as home altars or prayer corners, and rooms where the family can spend time of prayer.
The Angel Raphael, in revealing himself to Tobias and his son, said:
For I am the angel Raphael, one of the seven, who stand before the Lord.
— Tobit 12:15
The Angel Raphael is the protector of travelers and pilgrims, and as such is specially invoked in the “Itinerary” of the clergy.
His name itself, which signifies the “medicine of God” and expresses, no doubt, the special gift he has received from God, or the special mission confided to him by God, would seem clearly to designate him for that office. As a heavenly physician, ready to use his healing power for the advantage of mankind. How appropriate it would be, if Catholic physicians should take him for the patron of their art, and instead of this or that heathen design, would select a statue or other representation of the Angel Raphael as afitting adornment of their homes.
The Angel Raphael is also the angel of thanksgiving. He insisted with Tobias and his son upon the duty of praising and blessing God for His great mercies, and of publishing His wonderful works.
Ref: The Holy Angels by Father Raphael V O’Connell, SJ, published in 1923.
