Guardian Angels Day – October 2, 2023

History of Guardian Angels Day

Results of various surveys revealed that more than 75% of Americans believe that guardian angels exist. With this kind of statistic, it follows that there exists a Guardian Angel Day. This day was created to say thanks and to recognize the guardian angels in our lives. We also get to reflect on the roles guardian angels have played in different religions and cultures.

In addition to it being Guardian Angel day, October 2 is also set aside by Catholics to celebrate the Feast of Guardian Angels. The celebrations of guardian angels started all the way in the 11th century A.D. and this belief already gained a foothold in the Catholic Church around the 12th century. The Feast of Guardian Angels was first authorized in 1608 by Pope Paul V, in honor of guardian angels.

In the 1670s, the then Pope, Pope Clement X made October 2 the official date for the Feast of Guardian Angels, which was also made an obligatory double feast. Both Christians and non-Christians believe that angels exist and their main job is to protect and guide us through our lives. Guardian angels are believed to come from the lowest rank of angels.

There is mention of guardian angels as early as Biblical times. In the Old Testament, guardian angels sometimes descended to interfere in human affairs. The New Testament also talked about angels as a middleman between God and man. This belief in angels had already gained ground in Christianity by the 5th century A.D. Muslims also believe in guardian angels. They believe everyone has two guardian angels, one in front of them, and another behind them.