| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| ARCHANGEL | ARCHANGEL – An angel of higher rank. Three archangels mentioned in the Bible are: Michael, the captain of the heavenly host (Jude 1:9); Gabriel, who announced to the All-Holy Virgin that she was to be the Mother of Jesus Christ (LUKE 1:26) ; and Raphael, who accompanied the young Tobias (Tobit 5:4). |
| Announcement of the Angel about the Birth of the Forerunner | The Announcement of the Angel about the Birth of the Forerunner. God through the Prophet Malachi foretold that before the advent in the world of Christ the Saviour Himself, there would have appeared the Forerunner, that is, the Predecessor of the Saviour. The Forerunner would be a great prophet; he would proclaim to the people… Read More |