Michael

Michael is an archangel, the leader of the heavenly host, at never-ending war with the devil and his angels in their arrogance of claim. He is represented in art as clad in armour, with a sword in one hand and a pair of scales in the other to weigh the souls of men at the judgment.

He is sometimes referred to as Saint Michael in Christialnity. His Festival day is observed on various days in different Churches - September 20, September 29 in Western Christianity, and November 8 in Eastern Christianity. Old Michaelmas Day falls on 11 October (or 10 October).

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