Cœlestes Spiritus
Lucifer (Satan)
Light-bearer, name before the fall
- Role
- Tempter and accuser (fallen angel)
- Feast
- None (rejected by God)
- Status in the Church
- Named in Scripture as Satan / the devil · not an angel of light to be invoked
In Scripture
Isaiah 14 and Ezekiel 28 use language applied by tradition to the king of Babylon and the fall of a proud heavenly being. Jesus said He saw Satan fall like lightning. Revelation names the dragon, the ancient serpent, who is the devil.
Isaiah 14:12–15 · Luke 10:18 · Revelation 12:9
Today
Catholics do not pray to or venerate Satan. He is the adversary defeated by Christ. St. Michael is invoked against him.
Lucifer is not a saint or angel to be honored, included because Scripture and tradition name the fallen spirit.