Synaxis of the Archangel Gabriel

Coptic Icon of the Archangel Gabriel

Coptic Icon of the Annunciation

"You are foremost among the incorporeal ministers of God, O glorious Gabriel, for to you was entrusted the dread mystery of the ineffable birth giving of the holy Virgin, which was commanded immemorially. And you exclaimed to her:
Rejoice, O joyous one! Wherefore, we, the faithful, ever bless you with gladness as is meet."

~ Jul 13, Synaxis of the Holy Archangel Gabriel, Matins Sessional Hymn

Today is my boy's OTHER Name Day! God grant him many many more years! Holy Archangel Gabriel, pray to God for Gabriel's salvation and for my own.

Lord have mercy on me, a sinner!