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  1. Archangel Michael frees souls from purgatory, by Jacopo Vignali, 17th century. Catholics often refer to Michael as "Holy Michael, the Archangel" [39] or "Saint Michael", a title that does not indicate canonisation. He is generally referred to in Christian litanies as "Saint Michael", as in the Litany of the Saints.

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  2. In the Epistle of Jude Michael is called "the archangel Michael". Christian sanctuaries to Michael appeared in the 4th century. He was first seen as a healing angel. Later, Christians saw him as a protector ( someone who defends and helps) and the leader of the army of God against the forces of evil. By the 6th century, devotions to Archangel ...

    • Archangel; Treading on a dragon; carrying a banner, scales, and sword
    • November 8 (New Calendar Eastern Orthodox Churches) / November 21 (Old Calendar Eastern Orthodox Churches), September 29 ("Michaelmas"); May 8; many other local and historical feasts
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  4. Sep 29, 2016 · Saint Michael is the Guardian Angel of the Pope. He is the special protector of the Church. He is the special angel of the Blessed Sacrament. He leads the souls of the Just into Heaven when they die. He is invoked in the lovely prayer: “Holy Archangel Michael, defend us in the battle.

    • The Sword Against Evil
    • “Who Is Like unto God?”
    • The Prayer of Pope Leo XIII

    Even in the Divine Comedy we see the comparison between Michael, described in the Bible as the head of the heavenly armies; and the leader of the angels who rose up against God, and were cast into Hell. St Michael is the Prince of Heavenly Hosts who fights against evil, defending the Church and the Faith against the assaults of Satan. And even Dant...

    One can hardly count the number of cathedrals, shrines, monasteries, chapels - but also mountains, caves and hills – named for St Michael the Archangel. The name “Michael,” which is mentioned five times in the Bible, is derived from a Hebrew expression meaning “Who is like unto God?”

    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. Immediat...

  5. St. Michael the Archangel, also known as Saint Michael the Archangel or simply Archangel Michael, holds a significant place in the Roman Catholic tradition. He is an Archangel, associated with courage, protection, and divine intervention. St. Michael's presence can be traced back to early Jewish writings, particularly in texts from the 3rd and ...

  6. Jan 27, 2024 · The Archangel Saint Michael in Italian culture. Saint Michael has held an important place in Italian culture and religion for many centuries. Some key points about the history and significance of ...

  7. Several apparitions of the Archangel Michael have been reported during the Christian centuries. One of the most outstanding of all such apparitions is the one which is commemorated in the universal Church on May 8. The Archangel Saint Michael appeared on Mount Gargano in Apulia, South Italy, in the days of Pope Gelasius (492- 496).

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