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The Christians of Egypt placed their life-giving river, the Nile under the protection of St. Michael; they adopted the Greek feast and keep it November 12; on the twelfth of every month they celebrate a special commemoration of the archangel, but June 12, when the river commences to rise, they keep as a holiday of obligation the feast of St. Michael “for the rising of the Nile”, euche eis ...
St. Michael the Archangel. Author: Catholic Encyclopedia. Share. ST. MICHAEL THE ARCHANGEL. Feast: September 29. (Hebr. "Who is like God?"), one of the principal angels; his name was the war-cry of the good angels in the battle fought in heaven against the enemy and his followers. Four times his name is recorded in Scripture:
Scriptural Saint. SAINT MICHAEL—ARCHANGEL. Feast: September 29. St. Michael, who ranks among the seven archangels, is also one of the three angels mentioned by name in the Scriptures, the others being St. Raphael and St. Gabriel. St. Michael is spoken of twice in the Old Testament, and twice in the New. The first reference occurs in the Book ...
Amen. 4. By the intercession of St. Michael and the celestial Choir of Dominations may the Lord give us grace to govern our senses and overcome any unruly passions. Amen. 5. By the intercession of St. Michael and the celestial Choir of Virtues may the Lord preserve us from evil and falling into temptation. Amen.
May 8, 2010 · 6830. The Catholic Church has two Feast Days on which to honor Saint Michael the Archangel. The first Feast Day of Saint Michael the Archangel is May 8. It’s official title is The Apparition of Saint Michael the Archangel. St. Michael, whom the Church honors this day, is the prince of the faithful angels who opposed Lucifer and his associates ...
St Michael, the angelic warrior, is an incredibly popular saint, of whom numerous stories are told. One such story dates back to 13 October 1884. The Pope at the time, Leo XIII, had just finished celebrating Mass at a chapel in the Vatican, when he paused for several minutes. His face, according to witnesses, showed both horror and wonder.
Sep 29, 2021 · Michael is the patron saint of the Military, Police officers, Firemen, death, and people who work in dangerous conditions. His feast day is celebrated on the 29th of September. 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.
