Category:Saint Michael

Saint Michael is one of the archangels.

Saint Michael - Archangel Honored in: Anglican Communion, Catholic Church, Eastern Orthodoxy, Islam, Judaism, Oriental Orthodoxy, Lutheranism Canonized: pre-congregation Feast: November 21 (Old Calendar Eastern Orthodox Churches) November 8 (New Calendar Eastern Orthodox Churches) September 29 ("Michaelmas"); May 8; many other local and historical feasts Attributes: Archangel; Treading on Satan or a serpent; carrying a banner, scales, and sword Patronage: Guardian of the Catholic Church; protector of the Jewish people.

- ---excerpt from the Illustrated Bible Dictionary

Michael - Who is like God? (1.) The title given to one of the chief angels (Daniel 10:13, Daniel 10:21; Daniel 12:1). He had special charge of Israel as a nation. He disputed with Satan (Jude 1:9) about the body of Moses. He is also represented as warning against "that old serpent, called the Devil, and Satan, which deceiveth the whole world" (Revelation 12:7).