St. Raphael's Day is celebrated on October 24th. This archangel is considered the patron saint of the Spanish city of Cordoba. The townspeople honor him more than all other saints – along with the Virgin Mary.
The image of the Archangel Raphael is found everywhere in Cordoba. His statue adorns the high columns that can be found in each of the places in the city where he performed this or that miracle. One of the largest monuments is located on the Guadalclivir Bridge, which leads to Old Cordoba. Its length is – 225 meters.
The veneration of Saint Raphael in Cordoba – is not a formality at all. The locals really love him and consider him their patron. This is confirmed by the fact that even today newborn boys are most often called Raphaels – in honor of the archangel.
On St. Raphael's Day, special services are held in Cordoba. In addition, social events are also held. The townspeople congratulate each other, and folk festivals begin on the streets of Cordoba, in which tourists can also take part.
Arriving for the holiday of St. Raphael, you can get acquainted with all the sights of the ancient city. In Cordoba you can see a lot of architectural monuments – for example, palaces of caliphs and dignitaries, striking with fabulous luxury and buried in the greenery of wonderful gardens with fountains, or the main mosque of Mesquite, which is the greatest work of Arab architecture.