Saint Michael

Heaven's chief warrior

Saint Michael is the archangel who leads heaven's armies against Satan in Jewish, Christian, and Islamic tradition.

He appears in scripture as a warrior and protector, often depicted with sword and armor trampling a dragon or demon.

Many churches, hospitals, and places bear his name.

The Cathedral of Saint Michael, a prayer to Saint Michael.

Michaelmas, September 29th, is his feast day.

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Opposites
celestial allegiance

Saint MichaelSatan

Judeo-Christian arch-enemy of God

Lucifer · demon · fallen angel · Beelzebub · Prince of Darkness

cosmic role in spiritual warfare

Saint MichaelSatan

Judeo-Christian arch-enemy of God

Lucifer · evil · the Beast · Antichrist · tempter

moral/symbolic valence

Saint MichaelDevil

Supreme evil being

evil · darkness · wickedness · corruption · damnation

Family

saint, saintly, Michael, Saint, sainted, sainthood, unsaintly, saintship, All Saints' Day

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