What was the name of the angel who announced to Mary that she would give birth to Jesus?
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Correct answer: Gabriel
The angel Gabriel was sent by God to Mary with the message that she would conceive Jesus. This event is known as the Annunciation. Gabriel also appeared to Zechariah earlier in Luke's Gospel.
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