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Le nom de ''Gabriel'' provient de l’Hébreu et signifie "homme de Dieu". Il a été traduit aussi comme "Dieu est puissant" ou "la force/le pouvoir de Dieu". Les [[ImagePrologues d’Ochrid]] expliquent son nom ainsi :Archangel Gabriel fresco "Homme-Dieu.jpgLes [[Pères de l’Église|right|thumb|The Archangel GabrielSaints Pères]], en parlant de l’Annonciation, from interprètent le fait qu’un archange de ce nom a 13th century fresco in Serbiaété envoyé pour signifier qui et comment Il sera, celui qui doit naître de la Très-Pure. Il sera donc un Homme-Dieu, Dieu fort et puissant".]]The Holy '''Archangel Gabriel''' has been called the leader of the heavenly hosts; he is associated with numerous happenings in et [[Holy ScriptureMichel (Archange]]|Michel]]sont les archanges dont les figures sont les plus visibles dans la Bible, particularly his revelation to the quoique on pourrait dire que celui de Gabriel est le mieux développé. Dans l’[[TheotokosAncien Testament]] that she would bear il est mentionné seulement dans les deux visions du [[ChristDaniel (prophète)|prophète Daniel]]. Thus his primary role has been called one of announcing the (voir [[SoteriologyLivre de Daniel|salvationDaniel]] of mankind8 et 9). Ici, il explique à Daniel l’avenir d’Israël. The Church celebrates the La [[Synaxis]] of the [[ArchangelSainte Tradition]] crédite Gabriel on du rôle d’inspirateur du prophète [[March 26Moïse]], the day following the Feast of the pour l’écriture ou du livre de la [[AnnunciationLivre de la Genèse|Genèse]], and again on ou du [[July 13Pentateuque]]; he is also commemorated together with all the Archangels on their Synaxis date. La littérature rabbinique ultérieure affirme c’est lui qui a été l’ange qui a enseigné à Joseph les 70 langues nécessaires pour régner sur Égypte, [[November 8]]mais ceci ne se trouve pas dans le récit de la Genèse.

The name ''Gabriel'' comes from the Hebrew meaning "Man of God." It has alternately been translated "God is mighty" or "the strength/power of God." The [[Prologue from Ohrid]] explains his name this wayImage: "Man-GodGabrielhtm. The [[Church Fathersjpg|left|thumb|Holy Fathers]], in speaking about the [[AnnunciationL’Archange Gabriel]], interpret that an archangel with such a name was sent to signify who and what He would be like, who must be born of the All-Pure One. Therefore, He will be Man-God, mighty and powerful God."

==Gabriel and dans l’ [[Archangel Michael|Michaeliconographie]] are the archangels who figure most prominently in the [[Bible]], though it could be argued that Gabriel's role is the better developed. In the [[Old Testament]], he is only mentioned by name in two visions of the [[Prophet Daniel]] (see [[Book of Daniel|Daniel]] 8 and 9). Here he explains to Daniel the future of Israel. [[Holy Tradition]] also credits Gabriel with inspiring the [[Prophet]] [[Moses]] to write either [[Genesis]] or the entire [[Pentateuch]]. Later Jewish Rabbinical literature states that he was the [[angel]] who taught Joseph the 70 languages needed to rule in Egypt, but this is not in the Genesis account.==

The reason why Puisque les Anges sont des êtres incorporels, quoique ils empruntent parfois la forme humaine lorsqu’ils apparaissent à des êtres humains, il peut être difficile de les distinguer les uns des autres lorsqu’ils sont représentés dans les icônes. Gabriel is most celebrateda pourtant représenté avec des traits et insignes distinctifs. En général, though, is his role in the [[Annunciation]] and other events in [[New Testament]] times attributed to him by Tradition il porte des vêtements blancs ou bleus ; il porte soit un lys (although his name may not be mentioned explicitly in the textreprésentant la Theotokos). Starting in [[Gospel of Luke|Luke]] 1, Gabriel first appears to [[Zachariah]]soit une trompette, the father of [[John the Forerunner|John the Baptist]]. Zachariah initially refuses to believe that his barren wifesoit une lampe allumée, [[Elizabeth]], and he will have une branche du Paradis que lui a child in their old age. This is the moment in which Gabriel saysofferte la Mère de Dieu ou bien une lance dans sa main droite et parfois un miroir en jaspe dans la main gauche, "I am Gabriel. I stand before God, and I have been sent to speak to you and to tell you this this good news" sur lequel on lit la lettre X (la première lettre du nom du Christ (Luke 1:19Χριστος) en grec){{ref|1}}. He then strikes Zachariah mute until the birth of his son because of his disbelief.

Often Gabriel is also recognized as the angel who announced the birth of the Theotokos to her parents [[Joachim and Anna]] and who came to [[Joseph the Betrothed]] in a dreamIl ne faut pas le confondre avec l’Archange Saint Michel, qui porte une épée, un bouclier, une branche de dattier, telling him that Mary's pregnancy was indeed [[miracle|miraculous]] and that he should protect and care for herune bannière blanche (parfois décorée d’une croix rouge) et ses vêtements sont souvent rouges. He then appeared to the shepherds near BethlehemLa mission spécifique de Saint Michel est de combattre les ennemis de l’Église (d’où le thème militaire), telling them of the [[Nativity]]. Thus he was the key figure in revealing to humanity the [[Incarnation]] of our Lord [[Jesus Christ]]. He will also announce the Second Coming of the Lord by blowing a trumpetalors que celle de Gabriel est d’annoncer à l’humanité le salut.

Finally, Gabriel was present during the Passion and ==Hymnes==[[ResurrectionTropaire]] of the Lord. He is identified as the mysterious "young man, wearing nothing but a linen garment ... following Jesus" who fled naked after he was seized during Christ's arrest in Gethsemene ([[Gospel of Mark|Mark]] 14:51-2Ton 4){{ref|1}}. Most importantly, it was Gabriel who announced Christ's Resurrection to the [[Sunday of Myrrh-bearing Women|Myrrh-bearing Women]] outside the tomb.

:Gabriel, chef des puissances célestes,:nous te prions sans cesse, indignes que nous sommes ::par tes prières couvre-nous des ailes de ta gloire immatérielle:pour nous sauvegarder,nous qui nous prosternons devant toi et te clamons ::"Délivre-nous de tout danger, toi qui es le chef des puissances d’en-haut !” [[ImageKontakion]] (Ton 8):Gabrielhtm.jpg|left|thumb|Suprême commandant, Gabriel the Archangel]]:glorieux serviteur de la très-radieuse, digne, tout-puissante, infinie et admirable Trinité:Prie donc sans cesse pour nous, ô notre intercesseur, pour nous délivrer de toute tribulation et tourment,:pour que nous puissions te clamer ::Rejouis-toi, protection de tes serviteurs !

==Gabriel in [[Iconography]]== Because the Angels are incorporeal beings, though they nevertheless take on human form when appearing to mankind, it can be difficult to differentiate one from another in [[icon]]s. However, Gabriel is usually portrayed with certain distinguishing characteristics. He typically wears blue or white garments; he holds either a lily (representing the Theotokos), a trumpet, a shining lantern, a branch from Paradise presented to him by the Theotokos, or a spear in his right hand and often a mirror—made of jasper and with a Χ (the first letter of Christ (Χριστος) in Greek)—in his left hand.  He should not be confused with the Archangel Michael, who carries a sword, shield, date-tree branch, and in the other hand a spear, white banner (possibly with scarlet cross) and tends to wear red. Michael's specific mission is to suppress enemies of the true Church (hence the military theme), while Gabriel's is to announce mankind's salvation. ==Hymns==[[Troparion]] (Tone 4) :Gabriel, commander of the heavenly hosts,:we who are unworthy beseech you,:by your prayers encompass us beneath the wings of your immaterial glory,:and faithfully preserve us who fall down and cry to you::"Deliver us from all harm, for you are the commander of the powers on high!" [[Kontakion]] (Tone 8) :Supreme commander Gabriel,:you are the glorious intercessor and servant:before the all-radiant, worthy, all-powerful, infinite and awesome Trinity.:Ever pray now that we may be delivered from all tribulations and torments,:so that we may cry out to you::"Rejoice, protection of your servants!" ==Sources and external linkset liens externes==*en: [http://www.orthodox.cn/prologue/March26.htm Prologue from Ohrid]*en: [http://ocafs.oca.org/FeastSaintsViewer.asp?FSID=100886 Synaxis of the Archangel Gabriel] ([[OCA]])*en: [http://www.goarch.org/en/chapel/saints.asp?contentid=472 Synaxis in honor of the Archangel Gabriel] and [http://www.goarch.org/en/chapel/saints.asp?contentid=122 Synaxis of Archangel Gabriel] ([[GOARCH]])*en: [http://www.catholic-forum.com/SAINTS/saintg03.htm Gabriel the Archangel] ([[Roman Catholic Church|Roman Catholic]])*en: [http://angelgabriel.blogspot.com Information, Pictures, and Links regarding Archangel Gabriel] (non-denominational collection)*[[wCatégorie:Archangel GabrielAnges|''Archangel Gabriel'' on Wikipedia]]*[http://www.sarahsarchangels.com/archangels/gabriel.html Archangel Gabriel] from "Sarah's Archangels" (non-denominational)*{{note|1}} Scripture taken from the HOLY BIBLE, NEW INTERNATIONAL VERSION®. Copyright © 1973, 1978, 1984 International Bible Society. Used by permission of Zondervan. All rights reserved. [[Category:Angels|Gabriel]][[Category:Featured Articles]]

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