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The angels, including the archangels, were created by God as pure spirits long before the Earth even existed. All the angels are given the title of "saint" as they are in heaven serving Our Lord. In other words, they were created as saints and not simply declared saints by man.
Another Opinion:
If he exists (he doesn't appear - at least by name - outside the book of Tobit, which is not regarded as canonical by many Christian sects) he was a saint from the beginning, since he is an angel, and not fallen, and therefore dwelling in heaven. However, he was presumably officially recognized as a saint about the same time the Roman Catholic church accepted the book of Tobit as canonical (I couldn't easily find any information on his exact canonization date).
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When did Saint Raphael the Archangel become a saint?
Raphael was created by God as an archangel, a pure spirit, long before the universe even existed. He was created as a "saint." Saint is a title we confer on anyone in Heaven.
Where was Saint Raphael created?
Raphael is an archangel and was created in Heaven.
Why was saint Raphael canonized?
Saint Raphael is an archangel and had no need to be canonized as he was already in heaven.Raphael was created by God as an archangel, a pure spirit, long before the universe even existed. He was created as a "saint." Saint is a title we confer on anyone in Heaven.
Is Rafael a saint's name?
Rafael is Spanish for Raphael and we so have Saint Raphael the Archangel.
What saint was San Rafael was named for?
Saint Raphael the Archangel.
What kind of life did Saint Raphael lead?
Saint Raphael the Archangel is a pure spirit and has not lived as a human.
What was the life of Saint Raphael?
Saint Raphael is an angel, an archangel. He is a pure spirit who has never lived as a human.
Where does Saint Raphael the Archangel live?
He is an angel and resides in Heaven.
Who canonized San Raphael the Archangel?
Saint Raphael is an angel, was created as an angel in heaven and had no need to be canonized.
Who is the patron saint of healers?
Saint Raphael, or the Archangel Raphael, patron Sait of Travelers or healers
When did Saint Raphael the Archangel live?
Raphael has never lived as a human. He has always been an angel living in Heaven.
Who was Saint Raphael the Archangel?
Saint Raphael is one of the Seven Archangels in Christianity (along with Saint Gabriel, Saint Michael, Saint Uriel, Saint Selaphiel, Saint Jegudiel, and Saint Barachiel). He is mentioned in the Book of Tobit.
