Michael
One of the three archangels along with Gabriel
and Raphael. He is also one of the seven angels who stand by the throne
of God.
He is described in the Book of Daniel (10:13) and Revelations (12:7).
He is believed to protect humans against evil and is usually depicted in
armour holding a sword and/or the scales of justice, sometimes killing a
dragon.
In Greece he is believed to be the patron of pilots and the airforce, and
on his name day the airports are celebrated and people can visit the military
air bases. He is also believed to lead the souls of the dead to heaven.
This has made some people associate him with the god Hermes.
Orthodox nameday: 8/11
Archangel Michael
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