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St URIEL "The Light or Fire of God" Uriel is considered to be Archangel of the Earth, responsible for protecting people from floods, earthquakes. Saint Uriel is also credited for warning Noah of the impending flood and attacking Moses for failing to circumcise his son. Although Saint Uriel the Archangel is gentle, loving and kind, he is severe when people blaspheme or offend God. One of his tasks is to punish sinners. Consequently, he is also known as the Angel of Retribution.
 
Archangel Uriel enlightens the minds and the hearts of the faithful with the light of divine truths and the fire of divine love. All those who embark upon the study of knowledge can and should pray to this archangel to enlighten their minds and hearts, in order to avoid a destructive chasm between knowledge and faith