There isn't one specific saint universally recognized as *the* messenger of God in the way the Archangel Gabriel is considered a messenger. However, several saints are associated with delivering important messages or being intermediaries between God and humanity. Here are a few examples, along with why they are associated with this role:
* Saint Gabriel the Archangel: While not technically a saint in the same way as other human saints, Gabriel is often depicted in Catholic and Orthodox traditions as the "messenger of God." He announced the births of John the Baptist and Jesus.
* Saint Michael the Archangel: Michael is often seen as a warrior and protector, but he also acts as a messenger in some accounts, particularly in relation to divine justice and guidance.
* Saint John the Baptist: He was a prophet and messenger who prepared the way for Jesus Christ, proclaiming the coming of the Messiah.
* Prophets in the Old Testament (e.g., Isaiah, Jeremiah, Elijah): While not always referred to as "saints" in the same way as figures from the New Testament or later, the Old Testament prophets were clearly messengers of God, delivering divine messages to the people.
So, while there's no single "messenger of God" saint, several figures have played significant roles as intermediaries and communicators of divine will.