An archangel is an angel of high rank. Beings that are very similar to arch-angels are found in a number of religious traditions, but the word archangel itself is usually associated with the Abrahamic religions.

     Michael and Gabriel are recognized as archangels in Judaism, Islam, and by most Christians. Some Protestants consider Michael to be the only arch-angel. Raphael—mentioned in the deutero-canonical Book of Tobit—is also recognized as a chief angel in the Catholic and Eastern Orthodox churches. Gabriel, Michael, and Raphael are venerated in the Roman Catholic Church. 

    The named archangels in Islam are Jibrael, Mikael, Israfil, and Azrael.

    Jewish literature, such as The Book of Enoch, also mentions Metatron as an archangel, called the "highest of the angels", though the acceptance of this angel is not canonical in all branches of the faith.

    Some religions have identified a group of seven Archangels, but the named angels vary, depending on the source. Gabriel, Michael, and Raphael are always mentioned; the other archangels vary, but most commonly include Uriel, who is mentioned in 2 Esdras