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The archangel Michael is an important angel in Islamic, Jewish and Christian traditions. Archangels are high-ranking angels who are also described as being in the presence of God. The archangel Michael is said to be the leading archangel. Also known as, Prince Michael, the archangel Michael is known as the "Great Captain", "Prince of the Heavenly Host" and "Leader of the Legion of Light". The name Michael means �who is like God�.

The archangel Michael is also considered the Warrior Prince. During the rebellion of the angels against heaven, it is said that the name Michael was the war cry called out by the angelic defenders of heaven. The archangel Michael is also considered the angel of healing. Michael the archangel is thought of as the enemy of Satan and the other fallen angels. Some Christian belief systems believe the archangel Michael is Jesus.

The archangel Michael is one of the more popular angels that can be found in art. Archangel Michael's appearance is described as splendid with golden hair and blue eyes. The archangel Michael has been depicted as winged and wearing the garb of a warrior with a sword standing over the serpent. In the Christian tradition, he carries the Sword of Blue Flame.

In many religious services around the world, prayers are said to the archangel Michael. He is asked to protect the Earth and its inhabitants from all seen and unseen evil forces. The archangel Michael is the patron saint of chivalry, warriors, mariners, police officers, emergency workers and soldiers. There are many shrines dedicated to the archangel Michael and he is honored on mountaintops and other lofty places. It is believed that the archangel Michael will come to those who call for his help.

The archangel Michael gave his service to God to protect and help humanity. He is said to be a guardian of faith who will help anyone who is in distress of any kind, including those who are bothered by negative spirits. You can find the archangel Michael mentioned in the Bible, Qur'an, rabbinic traditions, cabbalistic traditions, Hebrew apocrypha, Milton's Paradise Lost, Christian legends and Jewish legends. The archangel Michael is even found to be an important character in the movies Michael and Ghost Rider.

Michaelmas is the feast day of the archangel Michael and is held on September 29 as that is the date that the Roman basilica was dedicated to him. May 8 is another day that celebrates the archangel Michael and is the date that he is said to have appeared on Monte Gargano.

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