Archangel Michael

By Bishop Mettaous

 [Intercede on our behalf, O holy Archangels, Michael and Gabriel that He may forgive us our sin]

Michael: a Hebrew name which means “Who is like

God”. Archangel Michael is called Michael because he

loves human beings and fights Satan on behalf of them

(Rev. 12:7). Most Theologians believe that the angels

have one chief angel depending on the following verses:

“Yet Michael the archangel, in contending with the

devil, when he disputed about the body of Moses, dared

not bring against him a reviling accusation, but said,

“The Lord rebuke you.” (Jude: 9), also “At that time

Michael shall stand up, the great prince who stands

watch over the sons of your people.”(Dan. 12:1), “And

war broke out in heaven: Michael and his angels fought

with the dragon; and the dragon and his angels fought”

(Rev. 12:7). There are many other archangels for

specific groups, but Archangel Michael is a general

Chief.

The church celebrates Archangel Michael on 12 Hatour

and 12 Baouna, also on the 12th of every Coptic month.

May the blessings of his prayers be with us. Amen.

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