β Biography
Tobias was the son of Tobit, who was blinded through an accident. God sent the Angel Raphael (in human form) to help Tobias journey to Media to recover buried silver. Raphael instructed Tobias to carry fish gall to heal his father's eyes and fish parts to drive away a demon afflicting Sarah, his future wife. Tobias obeyed faithfully, recovered the silver, married Sarah, and healed his father's eyes. Tobias' prayer (Tobit 13) is beautiful and used in the Church. The story shows God's providence and angelic ministry.
π Key Facts
Born
Died
Feast Day
Mar 17
Canonized