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60-609: San Miguel , Spanish for Saint Michael , may refer to: Places [ edit ] Argentina [ edit ] San Miguel Partido San Miguel, Buenos Aires San Miguel, Catamarca San Miguel, Corrientes San Miguel, La Rioja San Miguel Arcángel, a Volga German colony in Adolfo Alsina Partido , Buenos Aires Province San Miguel del Monte San Miguel Department, Corrientes San Miguel de Tucumán Belize [ edit ] San Miguel, Belize,

120-693: A village in Toledo District , Belize Bolivia [ edit ] San Miguel de Velasco San Miguel del Bala , a little community in the rainforest on the Beni River, near Rurrenabaque Brazil [ edit ] São Miguel das Missões , a municipality in Rio Grande do Sul state, southern Brazil Chile [ edit ] San Miguel, Chile , in Santiago Colombia [ edit ] San Miguel, Putumayo ,

180-477: A church was dedicated to him in the early fourth century on the 12th of the month of Paoni . The 12th of the month of Hathor is the celebration of Michael's appointment in heaven, where Michael became the chief of the angels. Protestants recognize Michael as an archangel. The Anglican and Methodist traditions recognize four archangels: Michael, Raphael , Gabriel , and Uriel . The controversial Anglican bishop Robert Clayton (d. 1758) proposed that Michael

240-417: A cry of command, with the voice of an archangel, and with the sound of the trumpet". They believe the prominent roles assigned to Michael at Daniel 12:1, Revelation 12:7, Revelation 19:14, and Revelation 16 are identical to Jesus' roles, being the one chosen to lead God's people and as the only one who "stands up", identifying the two as the same spirit being. Because they identify Michael with Jesus, he

300-1008: A district of the Misiones Department Peru [ edit ] San Miguel, La Mar Province , capital of the La Mar province San Miguel District, Lima , a district in western Lima San Miguel Province , a province in the Cajamarca region San Miguel de Piura , the capital of the Piura province Philippines [ edit ] San Miguel, former name of Cebu San Miguel Bay San Miguel Island (Philippines) San Miguel, Bohol San Miguel, Bulacan San Miguel, Catanduanes San Miguel, Iloilo San Miguel, Manila San Miguel, Leyte San Miguel, Samar Gandara San Miguel, Surigao del Sur San Miguel, Zamboanga del Sur San Miguel, Tarlac Portugal [ edit ] São Miguel Island ,

360-1075: A festive service in Lutheran churches, for which Bach composed several cantatas, for example the chorale cantata Herr Gott, dich loben alle wir, BWV 130 in 1724, Es erhub sich ein Streit , BWV 19 , in 1726 and Man singet mit Freuden vom Sieg , BWV 149 , in 1728 or 1729. Many Protestant theologians identify a relationship, (e.g. typological or identical), between Michael with Christ, including: Martin Luther Ernst Wilhelm Hengstenberg , Andrew Willet Herman Witsius W. L. Alexander , Jacobus Ode, Campegius Vitringa , Philip Melanchthon , Hugh Broughton , Franciscus Junius , Hävernick Amandus Polanus , Johannes Oecolampadius , Samuel Horsely , William Kincaid John Calvin Isaac Watts , John Brown , and James Wood. Charles Spurgeon once stated that Jesus

420-553: A number of Eastern Orthodox hymns and prayer, and his icons are widely used within Eastern Orthodox churches. In many Eastern Orthodox icons, Christ is accompanied by a number of angels, Michael being a predominant figure among them. In Russia, many monasteries, cathedrals, court and merchant churches are dedicated to the Chief Commander Michael; most Russian cities have a church or chapel dedicated to

480-680: A number of cities and countries. Catholic tradition includes also elements such as the Prayer to Saint Michael , which specifically asks for the faithful to be "defended" by the saint. The Chaplet of Saint Michael consists of nine salutations, one for each choir of angels. Sancte Míchael Archángele, defénde nos in próelio; contra nequítiam et insídias diáboli esto praesídium. Imperet illi Deus, súpplices deprecámur, tuque, Prínceps milítiae caeléstis, Sátanam aliósque spíritus malígnos, qui ad perditiónem animárum pervagántur in mundo, divína virtúte, in inférnum detrúde. Saint Michael

540-631: A piece of itself, some of which will burn. This is articulated by Al-Tha'labi , whose narrative states that God tells Earth that some will obey him and others will not. Michael is called Mika'il or Mikha'il in Muslim works generally, but in the one instance in which he is mentioned in the Quran he is called Mīkāl. The single Quranic mention comes in the QS 2:98, when the Jews of Medina challenged Muhammed to tell them

600-484: A place in the Jewish liturgy: "When a man is in need he must pray directly to God, and neither to Michael nor to Gabriel ." Jeremiah addresses a prayer to him. The rabbis declare that Michael entered into his role of defender at the time of the biblical patriarchs. Rabbi Eliezer ben Jacob said he rescued Abraham from the furnace into which he had been thrown by Nimrod (Midrash Genesis Rabbah xliv. 16). Some say he

660-580: A professional basketball team in the Philippines Ginebra San Miguel , a Filipino beverage company and namesake gin brand "San Miguel" (song) , recorded by The Beach Boys "San Miguel", recorded by the Kingston Trio and Lonnie Donegan (among others) San Miguel Beer San Miguel Brewery , a Philippine brewery San Miguel Corporation , a Philippine food, beverage and packaging company San Miguel Beermen ,

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720-830: A professional basketball team in the Philippines playing in the Philippine Basketball Association San Miguel Beermen (ABL) , a professional basketball team in the Philippines that played in the ASEAN Basketball League Madden San Miguel, the real name of Baby Gronk . See also [ edit ] Saint Michael (disambiguation) San Michele (disambiguation) San Miguel Beer (disambiguation) San Miguel River (disambiguation) San Miguel de Aguayo (disambiguation) São Miguel (disambiguation) Topics referred to by

780-460: A ship San Miguel , a 28-gun Spanish ship captured by the Royal Navy and renamed Coventry Spanish galleon San Miguel , a treasure ship Forts [ edit ] Fort San Miguel , Vancouver Island, Canada Fuerte de San Miguel (Campeche), Mexico; see timeline of Campeche City Fuerte San Miguel (Uruguay) Other uses [ edit ] Barangay Ginebra San Miguel ,

840-459: A supplication reportedly handed down by the 6th Imam Ja'far al-Sadiq , the reciter sends blessing upon Michael (with his name spelled as Mīkā'īl): O Allah! Bestow your blessing on Michael-angel of Your mercy and created for kindness and seeker of pardon for and supporter of the obedient people. In the creation narrative of Adam he was sent to bring a handful of earth, but the Earth did not yield

900-966: A town and municipality in the Putumayo Department San Miguel, Santander , a town and municipality in the Santander Department San Miguel de Sema a town and municipality in the Boyacá Department Costa Rica [ edit ] San Miguel District, Naranjo Cuba [ edit ] San Miguel del Padrón , a town and municipality in Havana Ecuador [ edit ] San Miguel, Bolívar San Miguel de Ibarra San Miguel de Salcedo San Miguel de los Bancos El Salvador [ edit ] San Miguel (volcano) San Miguel Department (El Salvador) San Miguel, El Salvador , capital of

960-473: Is "the true Michael" and "the only Archangel". John Gill comments on Jude 9, "'Yet Michael the archangel ...' By whom is meant, not a created angel, but an eternal one, the Lord Jesus Christ ..." Seventh-day Adventists believe that "Michael" is but one of the many titles applied to the pre-existent Christ, or Son of God. According to Adventists, such a view does not in any way conflict with

1020-516: Is also responsible for universal or environmental events, and is often depicted as the archangel of mercy. He is said to be friendly, asking God for mercy toward humans and is, according to Muslim legends, one of the first to obey God's orders to bow before Adam . He is also responsible for the rewards doled out to good persons in this life. From the tears of Michael, angels are created as his helpers. Consensus of Islamic scholars and clerics has enclosed various hadiths as interpretation material for

1080-522: Is different from Wikidata All article disambiguation pages All disambiguation pages Church building disambiguation pages Saint Michael The Book of Enoch lists him as one of seven archangels (the remaining names are Uriel , Raguel , Raphael , Sariel , Gabriel , and Remiel ), who, in the Book of Tobit , "stand ready and enter before the glory of the Lord". The fact that Michael

1140-477: Is introduced implies the knowledge of him and the other named angels. He is mentioned again in last chapters of the Book of Daniel , a Jewish apocalypse composed in the second century BC although set in the sixth, in which a man clothed in linen (never identified, but probably the archangel Gabriel ) tells Daniel that he and "Michael, your prince" are engaged in a battle with the " prince of Persia ", after which, at

1200-690: Is often depicted holding scales. In his fourth role, Saint Michael, the special patron of the Chosen People in the Old Testament, is also the guardian of the Church. Saint Michael was revered by the military orders of knights during the Middle Ages . The names of villages around the Bay of Biscay reflect that history. Moreover, doubtless for the same motive he was considered the patron saint of

1260-646: Is the largest city in Cozumel Municipality in the Mexican state of Quintana Roo . With a 2010 census population of 77,236, it is also Quintana Roo's fourth-largest community, after Cancún , Chetumal , and Playa del Carmen . It is a hub for tourism on the Riviera Maya , providing the sole ferries between the Mexican mainland and the island. In addition to the ferry service to Playa del Carmen,

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1320-503: Is therefore considered the first and greatest of all God's heavenly sons, God's chief messenger, who takes the lead in vindicating God's sovereignty , sanctifying his name, fighting the wicked forces of Satan and protecting God's covenant people on earth. Jehovah's Witnesses also identify Michael with the " Angel of the Lord " who led and protected the Israelites in the wilderness. Their earliest teachings stated that Archangel Michael

1380-592: Is used to receive minor boats at the terminal. The types of vessels regularly calling at COZUMEL are Passenger Ship (49%), Sailing Vessel (20%), Pleasure Craft (19%), Passenger (3%), Ro-Ro /Passenger Ship (1%). The maximum length of the vessels recorded to having entered this port is 363 meters. The maximum draught is 9.4 meters. The maximum Deadweight is 28414t. Cozumel is the 4th world passenger port, by traffic (3,3 million). 20°30′37.58″N 86°56′57.30″W  /  20.5104389°N 86.9492500°W  / 20.5104389; -86.9492500 This article about

1440-545: The Leonine Sacramentary . The seventh-century Gelasian Sacramentary included the feast "S. Michaelis Archangeli" , as did the eighth-century Gregorian Sacramentary . Some of these documents refer to a Basilica Archangeli (no longer extant) on via Salaria in Rome. The angelology of Pseudo-Dionysius , which was widely read as of the sixth century, gave Michael a rank in the hierarchy of angels . Later, in

1500-624: The Litany of the Saints . In the shortened version used in the Easter Vigil , he alone of the angels and archangels is mentioned by name, saints Gabriel and Raphael being omitted. In Roman Catholic teachings , Saint Michael has four main roles or offices. His first role is the leader of the Army of God and the leader of heaven's forces in their triumph over the powers of hell. He is viewed as

1560-564: The Archangel Michael. In Ukraine, the Archangel Michael is the patron saint of the capital city, Kyiv. He became popular since the time of Prince Vsevolod of Kievan Rus'. While in the Serbian Orthodox Church Saint Sava has a special role as the establisher of its autocephaly and the largest Belgrade church is devoted to him, the capital Belgrade 's Orthodox cathedral , the see church of

1620-526: The Archangel, defend us in battle. Be our defense against the wickedness and snares of the Devil. May God rebuke him, we humbly pray, and do thou, O Prince of the heavenly hosts, by the power of God, thrust into hell Satan, and all the evil spirits, who prowl about the world seeking the ruin of souls. The Eastern Orthodox accord Michael the title Archistrategos , or "Supreme Commander of

1680-469: The Heavenly Hosts". The Eastern Orthodox pray to their guardian angels and above all to Michael and Gabriel. The Eastern Orthodox have always had strong devotions to angels. In contemporary times they are referred to by the term of "Bodiless Powers". A number of feasts dedicated to Archangel Michael are celebrated by the Eastern Orthodox throughout the year. Archangel Michael is mentioned in

1740-578: The Monastery of San Miguel de Bárcena , Asturias, Spain San Miguel Mission , Santa Fe, New Mexico San Miguel de Socorro , Socorro, New Mexico San Miguel Arcángel Church (Cabo Rojo) , Puerto Rico San Miguel Arcangel Church (Marilao) , Bulacan, Philippines San Miguel Arcangel Church (Masantol) , Pampanga, Philippines San Miguel Arcangel Church (San Miguel, Bulacan) , Philippines Ships [ edit ] SS San Miguel ,

1800-464: The Muslims recited the names of both in the obligatory daily prayers (the salat). The place of Michael, and some of the other archangels, is not clearly identified in the major sources, and among ordinary Muslims knowledge of them is drawn from non-Islamic sources, notably Jewish. San Miguel, Quintana Roo San Miguel de Cozumel ( Spanish pronunciation: [sam miˈɣel de kosuˈmel] )

1860-839: The Qurʾān in one mode, and Michael told him to ask more, till he reached seven modes, each mode being sufficiently health-giving. According to another hadith in Sahih Muslim , Michael, along with Gabriel both dressed in white, were reported to have accompanied Muhammad on the day of the Battle of Uhud . Safiur Rahman Mubarakpuri has recorded in his historiography works of Quran and Hadith revelation in Prophetic biography , that Sa'd ibn Abi Waqqas testified has saw Jibril and Mikail during that battle. In Shia Islam , in Dua Umm Dawood,

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1920-759: The above San Miguel de los Noches, California , former settlement in Kern County San Miguel Island , the westernmost of California's Channel Islands San Miguel, New Mexico San Miguel County, Colorado San Miguel County, New Mexico San Miguel River (Colorado) Churches [ edit ] San Miguel, Córdoba , Andalusia, Spain Church of San Miguel (Cogolludo) , Castile-La Mancha, Spain Church of San Miguel (Jerez de la Frontera) , Andalusia, Spain Church of San Miguel, Mota del Cuervo , Cuenca, Spain Church of San Miguel (Vitoria) , Basque Country, Spain Church of

1980-502: The advocate of Israel, and sometimes had to fight with the princes of the other nations (Daniel 10:13) and particularly with the angel Samael , Israel's accuser. Their enmity dates from the time Samael was thrown from heaven and tried to drag Michael down with him, necessitating God's intervention. The idea that Michael was the advocate of the Jews became so prevalent that in spite of the rabbinical prohibition against appealing to angels as intermediaries between God and his people, he held

2040-485: The angelic model for the virtues of the "spiritual warrior", his conflict with evil taken as "the battle within". The second and third roles of Michael in Catholic teachings deal with death. In his second role, he is the angel of death, carrying the souls of Christians to heaven. Catholic prayers often refer to this role of Michael. In his third role, he weighs souls on his perfectly balanced scales. For this reason, he

2100-533: The angels" he led the angels and thus the statement in Revelation 12:7–9 identifies/refers to Jesus as Michael. Jehovah's Witnesses believe Michael to be another name for Jesus in heaven , in his pre-human and post-resurrection existence. They say the definite article at Jude 9 —referring to "Michael the archangel"—identifies Michael as the only archangel. They consider Michael to be synonymous with Christ, described at 1 Thessalonians 4:16 as descending "with

2160-408: The belief in the full deity and eternal preexistence of Jesus Christ, nor does it in the least disparage his person and work. According to Adventist theology, Michael was considered the "eternal Word", and the one by whom all things were created. The Word was then born incarnate as Jesus. They believe that name "Michael" signifies "One Who Is Like God" and that as the "Archangel" or "chief or head of

2220-566: The body of Moses, "did not presume to pronounce the verdict of 'slander' but said, 'The Lord punish you!' Michael was venerated as a healer in Phrygia (modern-day Turkey). The earliest and most famous sanctuary to Michael in the ancient Near East was also associated with healing waters. It was the Michaelion built in the early fourth century by Constantine the Great at Chalcedon , on

2280-557: The disciples, the goal being to accuse them, but the accusation is opposed by Jesus, who thus takes on the role played by angels, and especially by Michael, in Judaism. Michael is mentioned by name for the second time in the Epistle of Jude , a passionate warning against divisive, abusive, ungodly persons. In verses 9–10 the author denounces the ungodly persons by contrasting them with the archangel Michael, who, disputing with Satan over

2340-506: The end-time, "Michael, the great prince who protects your people, will arise". Enoch was instrumental in establishing the pre-eminent place of Michael among the angels or archangels, and in later Jewish works, he is said to be their chief, mediating the Torah (the law of God), and standing at the right hand of the throne of God. In the traditions of the Qumran community, he defends or leads

2400-490: The first international cruise terminal in Quintana Roo is located in the city. The Cozumel International Seaport has an international cruise wharf of 271 meters and a dolphin at 45 meters, giving it the ability to receive two cruise ships at once: the exterior band can receive voyager class ships of 140,000 displacement tons, and the interior band can receive ships up to 85,000 displacement tons. A tender wharf

2460-426: The forementioned department Guatemala [ edit ] San Miguel Acatán San Miguel Chicaj San Miguel Dueñas San Miguel Ixtahuacán San Miguel Panán San Miguel Sigüilá Mexico [ edit ] San Miguel, Quintana Roo , the biggest city on the island Cozumel San Miguel de Allende , Guanajuato San Miguel de Horcasitas , in the state of Sonora San Miguel el Alto , in

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2520-603: The largest and most populous island in the Portuguese archipelago of the Azores Spain [ edit ] San Miguel de Abona , in the province of Santa Cruz de Tenerife San Miguel de Aguayo, Cantabria , in the autonomous community of Cantabria San Miguel de Aras, in the autonomous community of Cantabria; San Miguel de Basauri, in the Basque Country province of Biscay San Miguel de Bernuy , in

2580-478: The name of the angel (malaika = creature with a knowledge) from whom he received his revelations; when he told them it was Gabriel, the Jews said that Gabriel was their enemy, and that revelations came from Michael. The hadith (sayings of and about the Prophet collected by his followers) quote Muhammed mentioning both Gabriel and Michael as two angels who showed him Paradise and hell, and in the early years of Islam

2640-545: The patriarch, is devoted to Archangel Michael (in Serbian: Арханђел Михаило / Arhanđel Mihailo ). The place of Michael in the Coptic Orthodox Church of Alexandria is as a saintly intercessor . He is the one who presents to God the prayers of the just, who accompanies the souls of the dead to heaven, who defeats the devil. He is celebrated liturgically on the 12th of each Coptic month . In Alexandria ,

2700-478: The people of God in the eschatological (i.e., end-time) battle. And in other writings, he is responsible for the care of Israel (and he may be the "one like a son of man" mentioned in Daniel 7:13–14) and the commander of the heavenly armies; he is Israel's advocate contesting Satan's claim to the body of Moses; he intercedes between God and humanity and serves as High Priest in the heavenly sanctuary; and he accompanies

2760-440: The province of Segovia San Miguel de Corneja , in the province of Ávila San Miguel de la Ribera , in the province of Zamora San Miguel de Salinas , in the province of Alicante San Miguel de Serrezuela , in the province of Ávila San Miguel de Valero , in the province of Salamanca San Miguel del Arroyo , in the province of Valladolid San Miguel del Cinca , in the province of Huesca San Miguel del Pino , in

2820-493: The province of Valladolid San Miguel del Robledo , in the province of Salamanca San Miguel del Valle , in the province of Zamora United States [ edit ] San Miguel, Arizona , census designated place San Miguel, original name given to San Diego, California , in 1542 San Miguel, Contra Costa County, California , census designated place San Miguel, San Luis Obispo County, California , census designated place Mission San Miguel Arcángel , located in

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2940-532: The site of an earlier temple called Sosthenion . Epiphanius of Salamis (c. 310–320 – 403) in his Coptic-Arabic Hexaemeron referred to Michael as a replacement of Satan . Accordingly, after Satan fell, Michael was appointed to the function Satan served when he was still one of the noble angels. A painting of the Archangel slaying a serpent became a major art piece at the Michaelion after Constantine defeated Licinius near there in 324. This contributed to

3000-477: The souls of the righteous dead to Paradise. The seven archangels (or four – the traditions differ but always include Michael) were associated with the branches of the menorah , the sacred seven-branched lampstand in the Temple as the seven spirits before the throne of God, and this is reflected in the Book of Revelation 4:5 ("From the throne came flashes of lightning, and rumblings and peals of thunder, and before

3060-518: The standard iconography that developed of the Archangel Michael as a warrior saint slaying a dragon. The Michaelion was a magnificent church and in time became a model for hundreds of other churches in Eastern Christianity ; these spread devotions to the Archangel. In the fourth century, Saint Basil the Great 's homily ( De Angelis ) placed Saint Michael over all the angels. He was called "Archangel" because he heralds other angels,

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3120-1400: The state of Jalisco San Miguel Totocuitlapilco , in the State of México San Miguel Totolapan , in the state of Guerrero Misión San Miguel Arcángel de la Frontera , a Spanish Dominican mission in Ensenada, Baja California San Miguel (Mexibús) , a BRT in Chimalhuacán Oaxaca, Mexico [ edit ] San Miguel Achiutla San Miguel Ahuehuetitlán San Miguel Aloápam San Miguel Amatitlán San Miguel Amatlán San Miguel Chicahua San Miguel Chimalapa San Miguel Coatlán San Miguel del Puerto San Miguel del Río San Miguel Ejutla San Miguel El Grande San Miguel Huautla San Miguel Mixtepec San Miguel Panixtlahuaca San Miguel Peras San Miguel Piedras San Miguel Quetzaltepec San Miguel Santa Flor San Miguel Soyaltepec San Miguel Suchixtepec San Miguel Tecomatlán San Miguel Tenango San Miguel Tequixtepec San Miguel Tilquiapam San Miguel Tlacamama San Miguel Tlacotepec San Miguel Tulancingo San Miguel Yotao Panama [ edit ] San Miguel, Los Santos San Miguel, Panamá Province Paraguay [ edit ] San Miguel, Paraguay ,

3180-689: The thirteenth century, others such as Bonaventure believed that he is the prince of the Seraphim , the first of the nine angelic orders. According to Thomas Aquinas ( Summa Ia. 113.3), he is the Prince of the last and lowest choir, the Angels. Catholics often refer to Michael as "Holy Michael, the Archangel" or "Saint Michael", a title that does not indicate canonisation . He is generally referred to in Christian litanies as "Saint Michael", as in

3240-664: The throne were burning seven torches of fire, which are the seven spirits of God" – ESV). Michael is mentioned explicitly in Revelation 12:7–12, where he does battle with Satan and casts him out of heaven so that he no longer has access to God as accuser (his formal role in the Old Testament). The fall of Satan at the coming of Jesus marks the separation of the New Testament from Judaism. In Luke 22:31 Jesus tells Peter that Satan has asked God for permission to "sift"

3300-532: The time of the Exodus and destroyed Sennacherib 's army. In Islam, Michael, or Mīkāʾīl, is the angel said to effectuate God's providence as well as natural phenomena, such as rain. He is one of the four archangels along with Jibril (Gabriel, whom he is often paired with), ʾIsrāfīl (trumpeter angel) and ʿAzrāʾīl (angel of death). Michael in Islam is tasked with providing nourishment for bodies and souls and

3360-548: The title Ἀρχαγγέλος (archangelos) being used of him in Jude 1:9. Into the sixth century, the view of Michael as a healer continued in Rome; after a plague, the sick slept at night in the church of Castel Sant'Angelo (dedicated to him for saving Rome), waiting for his manifestation. In the sixth century, the growth of devotions to Michael in the Western Church was expressed by the feasts dedicated to him, as recorded in

3420-539: The verse of Surah Al Imran 3:124 that Gabriel, Michael, Raphael and thousands of best angels from third level of sky, all came to the battle of Badr. Various hadith traditions linked to the Surah Al Imran 3:124 , has stated that those angels has taken form of Zubayr ibn al-Awwam , companion of Muhammad . In a version of a hadith by an-Nasāʾi , Muhammad is quoted as saying that Gabriel and Michael came to him, and when Gabriel had sat down at his right and Michael at his left, Gabriel told him to recite

3480-497: Was not to be worshipped. Members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints believe that Michael is Adam , the Ancient of Days (Dan. 7), a prince, and the patriarch of the human family. They also hold that Michael assisted Jehovah (the pre-mortal form of Jesus ) in the creation of the world under the direction of God the Father ( Elohim ); under the direction of the Father, Michael also cast Satan out of heaven. According to rabbinic tradition , Michael acted as

3540-407: Was the Logos and Gabriel the Holy Spirit . Controversy over Clayton's views led the government to order his prosecution, but he died before his scheduled examination. The Lutheran Churches of St. Michael's Church, Hamburg and St. Michael's Church, Hildesheim are named for Michael. In Bach 's time, the annual feast of Michael and All the Angels on 29 September was regularly celebrated with

3600-524: Was the "one that had escaped" (Genesis 14:13 ), who told Abraham that Lot had been taken captive (Midrash Pirke R. El.), and who protected Sarah from defilement by Abimelech. Michael prevented Isaac from sacrifice by his father by substituting a ram in his place. He saved Jacob , while yet in his mother's womb, from death by Samael. He later prevented Laban from harming Jacob.( Pirke De-Rabbi Eliezer , xxxvi). The midrash Exodus Rabbah holds that Michael exercised his function of advocate of Israel at

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