Thomas Aquinas

On the Activities of Angels

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Angels as Messengers

One of the most famous messages carried by an angel was the Annunciation of the birth of Christ. This image is from Catalonia (Spain) in the 15th Century.
Bibl. Nat. de France (BNF)
ROTH 2529, fol. 326
Breviary of Martin of Aragon

Another beautiful image shows the announcement of John the Baptist's birth. The image comes from 14th century Paris, France.
BNF, Lat 18104, fol. 203
John of Berry's Petites Heures.

Announcing Mary's Death
France, Paris 14th Century
BNF, Lat 18104, fol. 143v
John of Berry's Petites Heures

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