Gabriel Stokes

Gabriel Stokes, also known as Father Gabriel, is a main character and a survivor of the outbreak in AMC's The Walking Dead. Prior to the outbreak, he was a priest at St. Sarah's Church. After the onset of the undead apocalypse, Gabriel barricaded himself inside for 17 to 18 months, haunted by the memories of leaving his former churchgoers to die, until he joined Rick Grimes' group, the Survivors. Since then, Gabriel has hardened more considerably from his meek self, and now serves as one of Rick's most brave and trusted allies.
During the first assault on the Sanctuary, Gabriel was captured by the Saviors and was forced to work in Eugene's new outpost. Rendered nearly blind from an infection and suffering a crisis of faith, Gabriel nonetheless played a vital if inadvertent role in the defeat of the Saviors, restoring his faith in the process.
Six years after Rick's assumed death, Gabriel became the head of the Alexandria council and entered a relationship with Rosita Espinosa. He has also been trying to contact other survivors or communities with a radio. During the fair, Gabriel becomes one of the six co-leaders of the Coalition alongside Ezekiel Sutton, Mariana Walsh, Tara Chambler, Carol Peletier, and Cyndie.
Gabriel is a member of the Stokes Family.
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