Messenger, Messengers, The Messenger or The Messengers may refer to:

People

* Courier, a person or company that delivers messages, packages, or mail * Messenger (surname) *

Bicycle messenger Bicycle messengers (also known as bike or cycle couriers) are people who work for courier companies (also known as messenger companies) carrying and delivering items by bicycle. Bicycle messengers are most often found in the central business di ...

, a bicyclist who transports packages through cities * Messenger-at-arms, an officer of the Scottish Court of Session *

Messenger of the Court In common law, a Messenger of the Court is an officer of the court whose duties include, carrying written or verbal communications and executing orders of the court. In the case of a bankruptcy court, the Messenger's duties include seizing and takin ...

, a court officer responsible for carrying communications and executing other orders *

Prophets and messengers in Islam Prophets in Islam ( ar, الأنبياء في الإسلام, translit=al-ʾAnbiyāʾ fī al-ʾIslām) are individuals in Islam who are believed to spread God's message on Earth and to serve as models of ideal human behaviour. Some prophets a ...

Muhammad Muhammad ( ar, مُحَمَّد; 570 – 8 June 632 Common Era, CE) was an Arab religious, social, and political leader and the founder of Islam. According to Muhammad in Islam, Islamic doctrine, he was a prophet Divine inspiration, di ...

and other prophets in Islam, who were known as Messengers of Allah (God)

Science and technology

Biology and chemistry

* Chemical messenger, such as a

hormone A hormone (from the Greek participle , "setting in motion") is a class of signaling molecules in multicellular organisms that are sent to distant organs by complex biological processes to regulate physiology and behavior. Hormones are required ...

neurotransmitter A neurotransmitter is a signaling molecule secreted by a neuron to affect another cell across a synapse. The cell receiving the signal, any main body part or target cell, may be another neuron, but could also be a gland or muscle cell. Neuro ...

, a molecule used for cellular signalling *

Messenger RNA In molecular biology, messenger ribonucleic acid (mRNA) is a single-stranded molecule of RNA that corresponds to the genetic sequence of a gene, and is read by a ribosome in the process of synthesizing a protein. mRNA is created during the p ...

(mRNA), RNA that carries information from DNA to the ribosome sites of protein synthesis in a cell

Electronics and computing

* Instant messenger, a tool for online text communication ** Messenger (software), an instant messaging service by Meta (Facebook) ** Microsoft Messenger service, an instant messaging service by Microsoft ***

Windows Live Messenger MSN Messenger (also known colloquially simply as "Messenger"), later rebranded as Windows Live Messenger, was a cross-platform instant messaging client, instant-messaging client developed by Microsoft. It connected to the Microsoft Messenger ser ...

, the client for said service, formerly named MSN Messenger ***

Windows Messenger Windows Messenger is a discontinued instant messaging client included in Windows XP. Designed for use by both corporate and home users, it was originally created, in 2001, as a streamlined and integrated version of MSN Messenger. It was upgrade ...

, a predecessor of the above client ** Yahoo! Messenger, an instant messaging service by Yahoo! *

Windows Messenger service Messenger service is a network-based system notification Windows service by Microsoft that was included in some earlier versions of Microsoft Windows. This retired technology, although it has a similar name, is not related in any way to the l ...

, a networking component of earlier versions of Microsoft Windows

Space exploration

* ''

MESSENGER ''MESSENGER'' was a NASA robotic space probe that orbited the planet Mercury between 2011 and 2015, studying Mercury's chemical composition, geology, and magnetic field. The name is a backronym for "Mercury Surface, Space Environment, Geoche ...

'', a NASA probe to Mercury launched in 2004

Transport

* Messenger cable, a continuous loop of cable or chain attached to a capstan used to raise the anchor cables on 17th–19th century sailing ships *

Miles Messenger The Miles M.38 Messenger is a British four-seat liaison and private owner aircraft built by Miles Aircraft. Design and development The Messenger was designed to meet an informal request from a group of British Army officers for a robust, slow ...

, a British 1940s liaison aircraft * ''Messenger'' (sternwheeler), an 1876 sternwheel steamboat of the Puget Sound Mosquito Fleet *

Verville-Sperry M-1 Messenger The Sperry Messenger was an American single-seat biplane designed by Alfred V. Verville working for the Engineering Division of the United States Army Air Service (USAAS) and built under contract by Sperry Corporation, Sperry Aircraft Company of ...

, 1921 American biplane * ''Messenger'' (HBC vessel), operated by the HBC from 1897-1906, see Hudson's Bay Company vessels

Literature

* ''Messenger'' (novel), a 2004 novel written by Lois Lowry * ''The Messenger'' (Silva novel), a 2006 novel by Daniel Silva * ''The Messenger'' (Zusak novel), a 2002 novel by Markus Zusak * ''The Messenger'', a 2001 fantasy novel by Douglas Niles

Periodicals

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Fort Dodge Messenger ''The Messenger'' is a newspaper that is printed and delivered to the Fort Dodge, Iowa, area. That area covers Buena Vista, Calhoun, Greene, Hamilton, Humboldt, Kossuth, Palo Alto, Pocahontas, Sac, Webster, and Wright counties. It was founded on J ...

'', a newspaper printed in Fort Dodge, Iowa, United States * ''Messenger'' (magazine), a Mormon fundamentalist publication *

Messenger Newspapers Messenger Newspapers is the publisher of 9 free suburban weekly newspapers together covering the Adelaide metropolitan area. Established by Roger Baynes in Port Adelaide in 1951, ''Messenger'' has since acquired other independent suburban titles ...

, a group of newspapers in Adelaide, South Australia * ''The Messenger'' (astronomy magazine), a quarterly astronomical journal published by the European Southern Observatory * ''The Messenger'' (magazine), a monthly magazine associated with the Harlem Renaissance *'' Messenger of the Sacred Heart'', a Jesuit magazine published in Ireland *''The Missionary Messenger'', a journal of the

British Methodist Episcopal Church The British Methodist Episcopal Church (BMEC) is a Protestant church in Canada that has its roots in the African Methodist Episcopal Church (AMEC) of the United States. History The AMEC had been formed in 1816 when a number of black congregations ...

in Toronto, Canada *''

The Messenger (Madisonville, Kentucky) Paxton Media Group of Paducah, Kentucky, is a privately held media company with holdings that include newspapers and a TV station, WPSD-TV in Paducah. David M. Paxton is president and CEO. The company owns 32 daily newspapers and numerous weekl ...

'', a U.S. newspaper published in Madisonville, Kentucky * ''The Messenger'' (Mount Airy, North Carolina), a U.S. newspaper published in Mount Airy, North Carolina *''

Il Messaggero ''Il Messaggero'' (Italian : "The Messenger") is an Italian newspaper based in Rome, Italy. It has been in circulation since 1878. History and profile ''Il Messaggero'' was founded in December 1878. On 1 January 1879, the first issue of ''Il M ...

'' ("The Messenger"), a newspaper based in Rome, Italy *''Messenger'', an American magazine published by the Church of the Brethren. *'' Messenger of Mathematics'', a British mathematics journal published between 1872 and 1929, sometimes abbreviated as ''Messenger''

In film and television

* '' Mohammad, Messenger of God'', a 1976 film directed by Moustapha Akkad, chronicling the life and times of the Prophet of Islam, Muhammad * '' The Messenger: The Story of Joan of Arc'', a 1999 film directed by Luc Besson and starring Milla Jovovich * "Messenger", an episode of ''Power Rangers SPD'' * ''The Messenger'' (1918 film), a film starring Oliver Hardy * ''The Messenger'' (1937 film), directed by Raymond Rouleau *''The Messenger'' (1986 film), a 1986 film directed by

Fred Williamson Frederick Robert Williamson (born March 5, 1938), also known as The Hammer, is an American actor and former professional American football defensive back who played mainly in the American Football League during the 1960s. Williamson is perhaps ...

*''Messengers'', a 2004 drama film starring

Michele Hicks Michele Hicks (born June 4, 1973) is an American screen actress and former fashion model who has worked in both film and television. Career Her television appearances include '' Law & Order: Criminal Intent'', '' Law & Order: Special Victims Uni ...

* ''The Messenger'' (2008 film), a film by Çağan Irmak * ''The Messenger'' (2009 film), a film by Oren Moverman * ''The Messenger'' (2015 British film), a horror film directed by David Blair * ''The Messenger'' (2015 Canadian film), a documentary film directed by Su Rynard * ''The Messengers'' (film), 2007 horror film directed by the Pang Brothers * ''The Messengers'' (TV series), a 2015 American television series

In gaming

* ''The Messenger'' (2001 video game), 2001 adventure game * ''The Messenger'' (2018 video game), 2018 platform game developed by Sabotage

In music

Messenger Records Messenger Records is an independent record label. Based out of New York City, USA, the label was started by Brandon Kessler during his time in college in 1996. The label has released albums by Anne McCue, Dan Bern, Chris Whitley, Johnny Society ...

, a record label *''The Messenger'', piano composition by Valentyn Sylvestrov

Groups

* The Messengers (producers), a musical songwriting and production duo * The Messengers Choir, East African gospel group based in the United States *

Paul Kelly and the Messengers Paul Maurice Kelly (born 13 January 1955) is an Australian rock music singer-songwriter and guitarist. He has performed solo, and has led numerous groups, including the Dots, the Coloured Girls, and the Messengers. He has worked with other ar ...

, an Australian rock band, active 1987–1992 *

Messengers (American band) Messengers is an American Christian metal band, and they primarily play thrash metal. They come from Dallas, Texas. The band started making music in 2008, and their members are lead vocalist, Chad Paramore, lead guitarist, Chance Paramore, bassist ...

, an American Christian metal band *

Messengers (Scottish band) Messengers were a Scottish new wave duo consisting of Danny Mitchell (keyboards and programming) and Colin King (vocals and percussion). The duo were originally part of Modern Man, a Glasgow post-punk/new wave band discovered by Midge Ure of Ultra ...

Albums

* ''Messenger'' (Edwin McCain album), 1999 * ''Messenger'' (Jimmy Little album), 1999 * ''Messenger'' (Joe Pug album), 2010 * ''Messengers'' (album), 2007, by August Burns Red * ''The Messenger'' (Ernest Dawkins album), 2006 * ''The Messenger'' (Casey Jones album), 2006 * ''The Messenger'' (Kurt Elling album), 1997 * ''The Messenger'' (Matt Joe Gow and the Dead Leaves album), 2009 * ''The Messenger'' (Johnny Marr album), 2013

Songs

* "The Messenger" (song), by Daniel Lanois * "The Messenger", by Domine on their 2007 album '' Ancient Spirit Rising'' * "The Messenger", by Linkin Park on their 2010 album ''

A Thousand Suns ''A Thousand Suns'' is the fourth studio album by American rock band Linkin Park. It was released on September 13, 2010, by Warner Bros. Records. The album was written by the band and was produced by Linkin Park vocalist Mike Shinoda and Rick R ...

'' * "The Messenger", by Patrick Wolf on his 2009 album '' The Bachelor'' *"Messenger", by Blonde Redhead on their 2004 album ''

Misery Is a Butterfly ''Misery Is a Butterfly'' is the sixth studio album by American alternative rock band Blonde Redhead. The album was released on March 15, 2004 by 4AD. Much of the visual and lyrical imagery of the album is reflective of an accident in which lead ...

'' *"Messenger", by Paul McCartney on his 1997 album ''

Standing Stone A menhir (from Brittonic languages: ''maen'' or ''men'', "stone" and ''hir'' or ''hîr'', "long"), standing stone, orthostat, or lith is a large human-made upright rock (geology), stone, typically dating from the European middle Bronze Age. T ...

Other uses

Messenger (horse) Messenger (1780 – January 28, 1808) was an English Thoroughbred stallion imported into the newly-formed United States of America just after the American Revolution. He is most famous for being the great-grandsire of Hambletonian 10, the father ...

(1780–1808), an English thoroughbred horse * ''Messenger'' (Plymouth sculpture), a 2018 bronze statue of a female actor in Plymouth, England * ''The Messenger'' (David Wynne sculpture), a 1981 bronze statue of a horse and rider in Sutton, London * ''The Messenger'' (painting), a 1674 painting by Johannes Verkolje