
St. Michael the Archangel Is the Patron Saint of Kyiv, the Capital of Ukraine
The angelic protector is also at the center of the coat of arms of the Ukrainian capital.
The angelic protector is also at the center of the coat of arms of the Ukrainian capital.
The half-ton sculpture depicts the patron saint of police officers with his sword raised high.
In recent years, the St. Michael Prayer has made a comeback, the result of popular piety.
“Then war broke out in heaven; Michael and his angels battled against the dragon. The dragon and its angels fought back, but they did not prevail and there was no longer any place for them in heaven.” —Revelation 12:7–8
“My God, I believe, I adore, I hope, and I love you,” the angel prayed. “I ask pardon for those who do not believe, do not adore, do not hope, and do not love you.”
In a message released Sept. 27, the pope congratulated members of the Congregation of St. Michael the Archangel on the forthcoming centenary of their approval by Church authorities.
Byers’ Catholic faith has sustained him through 11 deployments, several of them in combat in Iraq and Afghanistan, in his 21-year career as a Navy SEAL and service with the Naval Special Warfare Development Group.
Invoking archangel to ‘defend us in battle’ is particularly relevant during current clerical crisis.
The Colts’ offensive lineman Joe Reitz searches for perfect balance of faith, family and football.
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