About St. Michael the Archangel
St. Michael the Archangel, whose name means “Who is like God?”, is depicted in Scripture as the commander of the heavenly armies and chief opponent of Satan. According to Christian tradition, when Lucifer rebelled against God, it was Michael who led the faithful angels in the battle that cast Satan and his followers out of heaven. In the Book of Daniel, he is described as the special protector of Israel, and in the Book of Revelation, he leads God’s armies in the final battle against evil. Unlike other saints who were human beings canonized after death, Michael is a pure spirit who has been venerated since ancient times. He is traditionally assigned four main roles: fighting against Satan, rescuing souls from evil, protecting God’s people (particularly the Church), and escorting the souls of the deceased to heaven. In Catholic tradition, he is considered the patron saint of police officers, soldiers, and mariners, and his feast day is celebrated on September 29th along with the other archangels. The prayer to St. Michael, composed by Pope Leo XIII after a disturbing vision, remains one of the most popular Catholic prayers for protection against evil.
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