Title supplied by cataloger. St. Raphael is one of seven Archangels who stand before the throne of the Lord, and one of three angels mentioned by name in Scripture. He was sent by God to help Tobit, Tobiah, and Sarah; he is also considered the force behind the healing power of the sheep pool. Raphael (whose name means "God heals"), is sometimes shown (usually on medallions) as standing atop a large fish or holding a caught fish at the end of a line. Among Catholics, he is considered the patron saint of medical workers and matchmakers, and may be petitioned by them or those needing their services. Exterior view of St. Raphael Catholic Church located at 942 W. 70th Street. This photo was taken from across the street and shows the main entrance to the church, as well as an adjacent school building and playground on the right. The church is painted cream with a red roof, has an arched entrance with large wooden double-doors, a medallion window above it, and a small cross resting on the peaked roof. St. Raphael Catholic Church, founded in 1925, is located in the heart of South Central Los Angeles at 942 W. 70th Street and Vermont Avenue. Photograph dated: April 2005.
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image
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1 photographic print :color ;11 x 16 cm. Photographic prints
St. Raphael Catholic Church (Los Angeles, Calif.) Catholic churches--California--Los Angeles Catholic schools--California--Los Angeles Church buildings--California--Los Angeles Los Angeles Photographers Collection photographs Jeff Allen Houses of Worship Collection photographs
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