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St. Michael

Published on Nov 19, 2015

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ST. MICHAEL THE ARCHANGEL

Patron of grocers, paratroopers, police, mariners, and sickness

The name Michael signifies "Who is like to God?".

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"Who is like to God?" was the war cry of the good angels in the battle against Satan in heaven.

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St. Michael was described in the Bible as "one of the chief princes."

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St. Michael was also a leader in the joyous triumph over the power of hell.

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In the Hebrew Scriptures and in the Old Testament the prophet Daniel experiences a vision after having a period of fasting.

In Daniel 10:13-21 in the vision an angel identifies Michael as the protector of Israel.

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St. Michael the Archangel is honored in Anglicanism, Catholicism, Eastern Orthodoxy, Oriental Orthodoxy, Lutheranism, Islam and also Judaism.

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St. Michael the Archangel's Feast day is
September 29