Who prowl about the world seeking the ruin of souls. Saint Michael the Archangel, defend us in battle.īe our protection against the wickedness and snares of the devil.Īnd do thou, O Prince of the Heavenly Hosts,īy the power of God, cast into hell Satan,
Michael the Archangel is honored as the angel who fought Satan in the battle described in the book of Revelation (20:1-3). $195.00 More About St Michael the Archangel Victory of St. Michael the Archangel has inspired artists, accompanied souls, and protected God’s people throughout the ages as the leader of the angels and a true warrior of God. His feast day is celebrated on the 29th of September. Michael is the patron saint of the Military, Police officers, Firemen, death, and people who work in dangerous conditions. The position of archangel isn’t one to be taken lightly, and there are only the four serving as the princes among angels. He also is traditionally the one called upon for the freeing of the possessed in spiritual bondage from evil spirits. Michael is charged with the tasks of protecting those who love God, transporting the souls of the dead, and leading the battle against Satan. Not much is known about Uriel, but it is said that he is the angel of consolation, the one who comforts mortals in times of great loss. His fellow archangels are Raphael, whose special mission is healing, Gabriel, the announcing angel who came to the Virgin Mary, and the more low-key Uriel, who is credited as the angel who warned Noah of the coming flood to cleanse the earth. Michael is the leader of the four archangels, or chief angels. Archangel Michael and Fallen angels, Luca Giordano, 1666 He is featured more than any other named angel in religious texts, and is the oldest angelic devotion. Michael was known especially for his strength and courage, and many applaud him for his chivalry and determination to boldly fight for justice- he was essentially the perfect knight. He’s often shown with a spear, sword, armor, banner, and/or scales. The image of Michael defeating Satan is one of the most popular depictions of the archangel prince. His name, meaning “Who is like to God?”, served as the war-cry of the good angels as they plunged into battle to “fight the dragon”. Michael was a great leader of the angels in the war against Satan and his followers. Michael the Archangel, the high prince and one of the principal angels. One of the best known of the angels would be St. This gives good reason as to why they greeted most mortals with the phrase “Be not afraid”. They were often described as fearsome beings, such as the Cherubim with four wings and heads, covered with eyes and flaming wheels about them, or the Seraphim sporting four wings and towering stature.
What many people fail to notice, however, is that angels are both the messengers and warriors of God. Overall, angels have become a widely romanticized topic.
People’s interpretations of angels vary from diligent guardians of children to the myth of the ringing of a bell giving an angel its wings. Many see these messengers of God as fluffy winged, halo-crowned youths or as the babyish cherubs you often see in old paintings and sculptures. Over the years, angels have been portrayed and presented in many different forms. About Saint Michael Stained Glass Window of St-Michael, Saint Martin de-Florac, France