Holy prophet biography of michael
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Archangel Michael
According to Holy Scriptureand Tradition, he has interceded for humanity multiple times and continues to serve as the Defender of the Faith.
Holy prophet biography of michael
St Michael is most often invoked for protection from invasion by enemies and from civil war, and for the defeat of adversaries on the field of battle. He is celebrated primarily on November 8, the Synaxisof Michael and all the Bodiless Powers of Heaven; September 6also marks the miracle of the Archangel at Colossae.
Scripture and Tradition
The name Michael means "like unto God" or "Who is like unto God?"
Michael first appears in the Old Testament in the book of Joshua's account of the fall of Jericho. Though Michael is not mentioned by name in the text, it is said that Joshua "looked up and saw a man