Archangel
Saint Michael the Archangel
- Country / origin
- Biblical
- Feast
- 29 September
Awaiting theological review
Who is this?
His name means Who is like God? In Scripture he defends God's people and leads the battle against evil.
In Scripture: Daniel 12:1Jude 1:9Revelation 12:7–9
Patron of
- protection
- spiritual combat
- police and the armed forces
When to ask for intercession
- temptation
- fear
- spiritual danger
- needing courage against evil
A short prayer
Saint Michael the Archangel, defend us in the battle against evil and bring us closer to God.
Written for Lumen as a simple personal prayer of intercession — not a liturgical text.
Associated devotion: The Prayer to Saint Michael composed by Pope Leo XIII.
What are you living through today?
- Temptation
- Protection
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