Cœlestes Spiritus
Saint Michael the Archangel
Who is like God?
- Role
- Protector of the Church and defender against evil
- Choir
- Archangels
- Feast
- September 29 (with Gabriel and Raphael)
- Status in the Church
- Named in Scripture · venerated as saint
In Scripture
Michael leads the heavenly host against the dragon in Revelation. He contended with Satan over Moses’ body (Jude) and is the prince who defends God’s people (Daniel).
Revelation 12:7–9 · Daniel 10:13, 12:1 · Jude 1:9
Today
Invoked in the prayer to St. Michael and at every Mass (“St. Michael the Archangel, defend us in battle…”). Patron of police, soldiers, and the dying.