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  1. Jan 30, 2024 · St Michael the Archangel Prayer. The Prayer to Saint Michael the Archangel is a Catholic prayer seeking the intercession and protection of the Archangel Michael against the forces of evil. It is often recited after Mass in the Catholic Church. Here is the traditional version of the prayer: "Saint Michael the Archangel, defend us in battle.

    • Michael is the only one the Bible calls an archangel. We’re told Michael’s title in Jude 9. The Greek word for “archangel” (archággelos) means “chief angel” or “chief messenger.”
    • Michael stands guard over Israel. In Daniel’s last vision, an angel describes how the last days will play out for the Jews. It is at this time that Michael, “the great prince who stands guard over the sons of your people will arise” (Dan 12:1).
    • Michael directly opposes Satan. Jude mentions that Michael argues with Satan about the body of Moses (a nod to a Jewish tradition). Unfortunately, we’re not given any more information on what that argument was about.
    • Michael only says four words in the Bible. Well, three Greek words that are often translated into four English words. In Jude 9, Michael says to Satan, “The Lord rebuke you!”
  2. Michael, also called Saint Michael the Archangel, Archangel Michael and Saint Michael the Taxiarch [dead link] is an archangel in Judaism, Christianity, Islam ...

    • banner, scales, weighing souls, sword, slaying Satan or a dragon
  3. Mar 17, 2019 · Archangel Michael's Roles and Symbols. Archangel Michael is God's top angel, leading all of the angels in heaven. He is also known as Saint Michael. Michael means "Who is like God?" Other spellings of Michael's name include Mikhael, Mikael, Mikail, and Mikhail. Michael's main characteristics are exceptional strength and courage.

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  5. Mīkāl or Mīkhāʾīl. Also called: St. Michael the Archangel. Michael, Saint. St. Michael, wood, paint, and gilding, Spanish, c. 1530; in the Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York City. (more) Michael, in the Bible and in the Qurʾān (as Mīkāl ), one of the archangels. He is repeatedly depicted as the “great captain,” the leader of the ...

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  6. Nov 8, 2021 · Archangel Michael is one of the chief princes in the rank of angels. We first see a reference of Michael in Daniel 10:13. He came to assist another Archangel, Gabriel, who was bringing an answer ...

  7. Jan 4, 2022 · Michael the archangel is described in the Bible, in the books of Daniel, Jude, and Revelation, as a warrior angel who engages in spiritual combat. The word archangel means “angel of the highest rank.”. Most angels in the Bible are portrayed as messengers, but Michael is described in all three books as contending, fighting, or standing ...

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