Codice prodotto: L10339
Memorial Day: September 29
When did Saint Michael live: As an archangel, Saint Michael is an eternal being and does not have a human lifespan.
BIOGRAPHY:
Saint Michael, also known as Archangel Michael, is regarded in Christian tradition as the leader of the heavenly armies. His name means "Who is like God?" and reflects his role as defender of the divine will. In the Bible, he appears in the Book of Daniel as the protector of Israel, in the Epistle of Jude as the adversary of Satan, and in the Revelation of John as the conqueror of the dragon, symbolizing the devil. In Christian tradition, he is venerated as a warrior against evil and a symbol of courage, justice, and spiritual protection.
PATRONAGE:
St. Michael is the patron saint of the Catholic Church, the sick, the dying, soldiers, police officers, firefighters, paratroopers, and Germany. He is also revered as a protector against evil and as a guide for souls to paradise.
SYMBOLISM, DEPICTION:
The symbols of Saint Michael are the cross staff, which represents his fight against evil and the defense of faith, and the defeated devil or dragon at his feet, which illustrates his triumph over evil.
PATRON SAINT OF:
Michael, Michel, Micha, Michi, Michl, Micho, Mika, Mike, Mihael, Mihaela, Michaela, Michaila, Michal, Micaela, Micky, Mikaela, Mikkel, Mischa, Michele, Michelangelo.