Archangel (Archangel) Saint Michael: what he helps with, who he is, what he looks like

Archangel Michael in different religions

This angel is worshiped by representatives of various religious movements.

  • In Judaism, Michael (Michael) leads the Heavenly Host and in this sense opposes the demon Belial, who commands the dark forces. Michael is one of the four main angels along with Gabriel, Raphael and Uriel, who form the inner circle of the Lord and guard the four cardinal directions. The name Michael itself translated from Hebrew means “who is like God.”
  • In Islam, the archangel is called Mikail. He is part of the highest hierarchy of angels living in the Seventh Heaven. According to the Koran, Mikail has wings of an unusual emerald color, and he is called the Angel of Mercy. He bestows grace on devout Muslims. Mikail is credited with the ability to control the winds and the movement of clouds.
  • In the Christian religion, Michael also plays a central role. He is tasked with leading an angelic army that wages an eternal battle against a horde of demons. Michael's responsibilities also include enforcing God's law. The Archangel appears at the Heavenly Court as the protector of souls who have left the earthly world. God also entrusted Michael with guarding the gates of Eden. The archangel is also known for helping Christians get rid of illnesses. In his honor, miraculous springs with healing water are named in Asia Minor.

What is Archangel

The term “Archangel” is mainly associated with Judaism and Christianity. But Islam also has the concept of an Archangel. However, the word itself comes from the Greek language and means “chief angel.”

This title requires a lot. Archangels are the direct assistants of God, and occupy second place after him in importance and power. The responsibilities of the Archangels include monitoring humanity, other Angels, and, in general, the very structure of the Universe.

Time and other physical characteristics of our dimension are under the control of the Angels. These creatures are mainly described as healers. And although they are mainly engaged in healing our souls, they can also heal the mind and body.

In the canonical Bible, only two Archangels are named by name - Gabriel and Michael. But initially the book of Enoch mentioned 7 Archangels. Along with the aforementioned Michael and Gabriel, Ariel, Raphael, Azrael, Jophiel and Hamuel were also named there.

But according to the order of Pope Damascus I in the middle of the 4th century, this book was declared non-canonical and prohibited.

What does Archangel Michael help with?

Michael, being one of the highest ranks in the Lord’s circle, has incredible capabilities. He protects people from attacks of demons, heals diseases, and acts as a defender in the Heavenly Court.

Archangel Michael - leader of the Lord’s army, patron of warriors and protector from all evil

In Christian books, Archangel Michael appears as the “leader of the Light Army.” St. Gregory the Great notes that the angel descends to Earth to demonstrate the power of the Lord in all its greatness.

In Orthodox iconography we see an archangel dressed in military armor, armed with a sword or spear. After Lucifer showed his pride and decided to go against the will of the Lord, Archangel Michael was the first to declare his devotion to God and called on the angels to give battle to the apostates. From that moment on, he became the leader of the Light forces and defeated Satan, demons and demons, who were cast into hell.

The war against evil continues to this day, and all the inhabitants of the Earth are involved in this battle. Demons constantly tempt people, trying to destroy the soul and take it to the underworld. Michael is able to protect a person from the attacks of demons, he is always ready to respond to a prayer for salvation.

Image of the Archangel Michael on a 14th century icon, Byzantine Museum, Athens

The Archangel is called differently: God's intercessor, the Sword of the Lord. Believers see in him a great protector from any evil, in whatever form it may appear. In addition, Mikhail favors soldiers who are ready to give their lives for a just cause.

Archangel Michael – protector of the souls of the dead, protector of the sleeping

Saint Michael plays an important role in the post-mortem journey of souls who have left Earth. It accompanies the soul of the deceased and protects against demonic attacks. Apocryphal texts tell of the following events.

  • In “The Virgin Mary’s Walk through Torment,” the archangel accompanied the Virgin Mary during her wanderings through hell and showed her the torment sinners were subjected to.
  • Jesus Christ, knowing the angel’s devotion, instructed Michael to accompany righteous souls to the Kingdom of Heaven.
  • Greek theological sources claim that at the moment of death, the Archangel Michael appears to a person and helps the soul to be transported to the throne of God.
  • The text “The Revelation of St. Paul” says that this angel washes the souls of the departed so that they enter clean into the Heavenly City of Jerusalem.
  • Saint Michael is also in charge of the “great book of destinies,” in which all human actions are recorded.

Michael has considerable weight in the Heavenly Court, where God decides where to send the soul of the deceased: to heaven or hell. Acting as a protector, the archangel tries to remind of all the good deeds done by man, and sometimes the souls of sinners for whom Michael vouched can be pardoned and sent to heaven.

On the day of the Last Judgment, which is described in detail in the Apocalypse, Michael is assigned the mission of saving the souls of the righteous.

It should also be remembered that at night, when a person goes to sleep, Michael protects the soul of the sleeping person from the attacks of demons and other inhabitants of darkness.

Archangel Michael is a healer. Help with house blessing

Those who are familiar with the world of spirits know that nothing on Earth happens for nothing. The material world only reflects the processes that occur on the subtle plane. Deeply religious people believe that illness occurs when a person breaks the commandments of God and thereby allows evil spirits to cause illness.

Archangel Michael, possessing great power, is able to cleanse a person of filth and eradicate disease. This is why people often turn to an angel in prayer. In Tsarist Russia there was a tradition of building chapels in honor of Michael on hospital grounds. People also tried to set up infirmaries near St. Michael's churches and monasteries. By the way, such temples were usually built next to healing springs.

Another ancient tradition associated with the archangel. Before moving into a newly built house, it is recommended to stand at the entrance and ask the angel to consecrate the new home. After this, the house will receive the protection of the archangel.

Days of Remembrance of Archangel Michael

Orthodoxy celebrates two church holidays dedicated to the holy archangel. On September 19 (September 6, old style) the famous miracle in Khoneh is remembered.

Icon: Miracle of the Archangel Michael in Khoneh

On November 21 (November 8, old style) the Council of the Archangel Michael and other ethereal Heavenly Powers is celebrated.

God's messenger Uriel - element of Earth (Taurus, Virgo, Capricorn)

He is the master of the power of the Earth. This gives the signs reliability and solvency. You can rely on them.

Call on Archangel Uriel if you feel the ground slipping from under your feet. When you have too much on your mind, when responsibilities and obligations overwhelm you.

When you lack the earth element

you can’t find a place for yourself, you don’t finish what you start, it’s difficult for you to concentrate on one task, you have problems with financial liquidity.

When there is too much of the earth element

You are straightforward, fixated on your views and opinions. You suffer from pettiness and attachment, you find it difficult to forgive others for their mistakes, and you are too focused on money.

Talk to Archangel Uriel

Red is his favorite color. And it is the color of the main chakra that is responsible for grounding. If you need to focus on a big project, or are planning to start a business, or just feel like you want to strengthen yourself, call on Archangel Uriel. It will put your thoughts in order, calm your fears and anxieties. With its help you will feel like you are standing firmly on the ground.

Light a red candle for him. Surround yourself with details of this color that will remind you of it in your daily activities. The kitchen is his favorite place - it provides the best contact with matter. Use red dishcloths, napkins, saucers, cups and bowls. It's best to buy yourself a red kettle - every time you boil water, you can call it and ask for help.

How to call on Archangel Uriel for help

Sit comfortably (morning or evening). Breathe freely - inhale and exhale should last about 4 seconds. Taking another breath, imagine roots like red coral growing from your feet into the ground. Continue breathing until you reach the inner center of the Earth. You are now well grounded and connected to the Earth.

Thank Uriel for his support: Thank you for the strength and power of the Earth!

Miracles of Archangel Michael

Being one of God's powerful helpers, Michael could perform miracles for the glory of God. He immediately came to the aid of those praying, rescued the righteous from trouble, and gave a chance to repentant sinners. There are many legends about Saint Michael. Here are just the most famous stories with his participation.

Miracle in Khoneh

In the Phrygian city of Colossae, a temple was erected in honor of Michael. It was built by one of the townspeople to immortalize the miraculous healing of his daughter. For more than half a century, a sexton named Arkhippus served in this temple, earning universal respect for his righteousness.

The pagans, who hated Archippus fiercely, set out to destroy the sexton and destroy the church. For this purpose, they connected two rivers, directing the flow directly to the temple. The temple servant could only rely on prayer. And the archangel came to the rescue. He hit the ground with the rod, causing a huge hole to appear, where all the water went. The temple remained untouched. Since then, the city began to be called Khony, which means “cleft”, “gorge”.

Plague in Rome

In 590, a plague epidemic broke out in Rome. Death came to the ancient city, and people fell into despair, losing all hope. Pope George the Great knelt all day long and prayed to God to save the inhabitants of Rome from imminent death.

Plague at Ashod (Nicholas Pousson, 1630)

At some point, the priest saw an angel, whom he immediately recognized. Saint Michael, looking at the praying Pope George, sheathed his sword. According to legend, the next day the epidemic subsided, and soon people were completely freed from the scourge.

Rescue of Sipontus

The following story took place in the city of Siponte, which stands on the shores of the Adriatic Sea. In 630, a horde of pagans captured Sipontos. The bishop of the local church prayed to God to stop the bloodshed and prevent civilians from dying.

The priest's request was heard, and Archangel Michael appeared before the bishop, who promised the defenders of the city to repel the invaders. When the archangel appeared with a sword in his hands, the pagans were so shocked that many of them believed in one Lord and accepted Christianity.

Church of Monte Sant'Angelo in the Cave of Michael of Mount Gargano

In gratitude for the help, the residents of Sipont decided to erect a temple named after Michael. But the archangel again appeared to the priest and announced that he refused such an honor. He added that he himself would indicate the location for the church. It turned out that behind the walls of Sipont there was a cave where an altar for worship was installed. Soon a spring was discovered in the cave, whose miraculous water healed many ailments.

The Sinner Who Became a Saint

At the very dawn of Christianity, when Rome was ruled by Emperor Trajan, a young woman of beautiful appearance lived in the Phoenician city of Heliopolis. Her name was Evdokia. The young woman was a harlot, and, taking advantage of her beauty and success with her many admirers, she soon became a very wealthy person.

But one day while walking, she listened to people talking on the street. These were Christians who talked about the Last Judgment, hellish hell and the punishment of sinners. The next day, Evdokia called a monk to her, who told her about faith and taught her how to save her soul.

Evdokia prayed diligently all week. With tears in her eyes, she asked God to have mercy on her for her previous sins. Seven days passed, and Archangel Michael appeared before Evdokia, who told her about repentance and the salvation of the soul.

This was a sign for the woman, after which she was baptized and entered a monastery, and subsequently, for her devotion to God and asceticism, she was canonized. Michael thus snatched the woman’s soul from the clutches of the devil.

Rescue of a youth near Mount Athos

Once, near Mount Athos, a certain young man discovered a rich treasure. Having learned about the found treasure, the robbers wanted to drown the boy and take possession of the jewelry. However, the crime was not carried out, since Mikhail heard the plea for help and saved the young man from death. In gratitude for the rescue, the youth donated the treasures he found for the construction of a temple in honor of the archangel.

Miracle in Novgorod

In 1239, Batu Khan besieged the city of Novgorod, but failed to capture it. It seemed that the Heavenly Army was fighting on the side of the Novgorodians, and the Mother of God was providing her support to the residents of the besieged city. At some point, Batu suddenly gave the order to lift the siege and leave the territory.

Archangel Michael trampling Satan (Simon Ushakov, 1676)

Legend says that the reason for this decision was the appearance of the Archangel Michael to Batu, who threatened the ambitious warrior with a sword. Later, Batu saw the appearance of an angel on the icon and was horrified. He stated that it was this angel that made him retreat.

Archangel Michael and Joan of Arc

The legendary Joan of Arc, nicknamed the Maid of Orleans, became famous for saving France from being captured by the British. Showing unprecedented courage and leadership talents for a woman, Jeanne, by her example, inspired the people in the liberation struggle.

Appearance of the Archangel Michael to Joan of Arc, Eugene Thirion, 1876

Jeanne herself believed that this mission was entrusted to her by the Lord himself, who gave her his blessing. According to legend, when Jeanne was 13 years old, she heard the voice of the Archangel Michael, and later he appeared as a visible image. It was Mikhail who taught Zhanna the art of war and gave advice on how to defeat the enemy.

God's messenger Gabriel – element of Water (Cancer, Scorpio, Pisces)

He is the ruler of the water element. Water is emotions, flow and a feeling of comfort. Archangel Gabriel is the guardian of emotional balance and makes sure you don't forget about it. Call on him when you feel you need support in a turbulent situation.

When the element of water is not enough

you feel constant discomfort and cannot get comfortable: a sweater that is too tight, a pebble in your shoe, and an annoying friend. You find it difficult to express your emotions. You cannot resist those who are beyond your understanding. You are having financial difficulties. You can't establish a relationship.

When there is too much water element

you are spoiled, you are lazy. You have anxiety. You pay too much attention to your work and making money. You get along with people too easily and are greatly influenced by them.

Talk to Archangel Gabriel

If the element of water is in balance, you flow smoothly through life. If you notice any resistance or feel constant discomfort, and you are worried about many problems, call Archangel Gabriel.

How to Summon Archangel Gabriel

Light a white candle. Place a small aquarium or at least a glass of water near the place where you are calling him. Choose jewelry with a white stone (moonstone will connect you to your intuition and help bring order to your emotions, while white agate will calm your nerves and protect your body).

Cleansing Ritual

If you are experiencing difficult moments at work or at home, end each day with a salt bath (2 glasses per bath). If you don’t have a bath, soak your feet in a basin with saline solution (3 tablespoons per 3 liters of water). If you can’t sleep because of constant thoughts, pour cold water on your feet and put on warm socks.

Call on Archangel Gabriel, he will alleviate your condition.

Say: Archangel Gabriel, allow everyday worries to dissolve into the divine source that you feed with your power.

The miraculous power of prayer appeals

The Archangel helps sincere believers in difficult times. He can even give a gift in the form of a small miracle. For example, if you ask Mikhail for help before the exam, you will certainly get the ticket that you know best.

Prayer won’t hurt before a long journey either. In this case, the journey will take place under the protection of St. Michael and all troubles will bypass you.

In many cases, a prayer addressed to Michael will help in difficult times. The most difficult problems will be resolved miraculously. The prayer read on September 19, the day of the famous miracle in Khoneh, has especially effective power.

What do they ask the archangel for?

Saint Michael is asked for help in various life situations, and he does not refuse patronage to anyone.

People turn to him for different reasons:

  • people who suddenly lost their way, cannot decide on their life purpose or choice of goal, begin to read prayers for every day;
  • travelers and those who have a long journey ahead turn to him with a request to protect them from all kinds of misfortunes and obstacles along the way, to protect them from all troubles and people with bad thoughts;
  • A simple apocryphal prayer to the Archangel Michael, pronounced in your own words with folk beliefs and signs included in it, will help you get rid of incomprehensible fear and anxiety;
  • everyone can turn to the saint with a request for well-being for their family;
  • A brief daily call to the archangel is made by parents when they worry about a son or daughter who is far from them and is experiencing difficulties or is busy with responsible work.

How to correctly contact Archangel Michael

Often people treat faith very formally. They attend church, light candles, observe external rituals, but in ordinary life they rarely remember God and his helpers. A modern person truly turns to prayer if misfortune befalls him or if trouble befalls his loved ones. And before that, he allowed himself minor and even significant sins: laziness, envy, gluttony, lust, lies. In this way he polluted his soul.

God and the angels will always help, but in order for your prayers to be heard in heaven, you must get rid of negative energy and fill your soul with love and light. There aren't many recommendations.

  1. First of all, ask (at least mentally) for forgiveness from those whom you, wittingly or unwittingly, offended.
  2. Clean up your speech. Even in everyday conversations, avoid swear words, intonations of resentment and anger.
  3. Don't allow anyone to be criticized. Moreover, do not spread gossip and rumors.
  4. Give up alcohol a week before turning to the angel. Of course, there should be a complete ban on drugs and psychotropic substances.
  5. Do a light fast for at least a week, give up meat products. Avoid overeating.

After such a cleansing, your appeal to any angel will definitely receive a response.

Calling upon the Archangels


When calling on the Archangels, be sure of what you are asking for. If you ask for revenge or destruction, the negative energy will return to you, multiplied many times over. If you are in a situation where you are angry with someone, the best thing to do is to ask for a peaceful solution. If your true goal is peace, the archangels will be happy to materialize it for you. After all, they help everyone who asks for it - regardless of the person’s spiritual, religious and life profile.

archangel Michael

Call Michael whenever you are afraid or feel vulnerable. He will come to you immediately, give you courage, ensure your safety - both physical and emotional. You will feel his presence as if there is a warrior next to you. It will be almost the same as having a reliable bodyguard protecting you. Anyone who was planning to harm you will change their intention.

Michael does not require you to recite a formal formula when you call on him. He will come to anyone who needs him. For example, you can access it like this:

“Archangel Michael, come to me. I need your help [mentally describe the situation in which you need support)!”

You will feel his presence next to you as a characteristic warmth.

Archangel Raphael

Whenever someone—human or animal—is stressed, call on Archangel Raphael for angelic healing. He will definitely heal and give instructions on how to enhance the effect. To summon Raphael for yourself, think:

“Archangel Raphael, I need help with (describe the situation). I ask you to fill my body with your powerful healing energy and surround me with Divine love. Now I completely trust God and you and am open to finding my God-given health in every sense of the word. Thank you for your energy, prosperity and happiness, Lord and Raphael!”

To summon Raphael for someone else, you can visualize him and other angels surrounding that person (or animal) with their healing presence and emerald green light. You can ask God to send you Raphael or contact the archangel directly:

“Archangel Raphael, please pay a healing visit to (name of person or animal) and promote the health and well-being of everyone involved in this situation. Please help us all to revive our thoughts about faith and hope, free us from fears and doubts. Please clear the space so that Divine health can be realized now and preserved forever. Thank you".

Archangel Gabriel

Before you begin any creative or communication project, ask Gabriel to guide you and control your actions by saying out loud or mentally:

“Archangel Gabriel, I ask for your presence as I (name or describe your project). Please help me open my creative channels so that I can feel truly inspired. Help me open my consciousness (mind) so that I can give birth to new and unique ideas. And help me, following inspiration, fill these projects with energy and motivation. Thank you, Gabriel."

Archangel Uriel

Since Uriel has many talents, it is good to summon him regularly. Imagine that he is your mentor, in charge of life lessons. One of the significant advantages of this archangel is that, in addition to basic information, he always provides us with additional information so that we can make an informed decision. You can summon Uriel by saying:

"Archangel Uriel, I ask for your wisdom in (describe the situation or problem you want clarified). I need complete information so that I can clearly see the situation in its true light. Please help me make an informed decision by providing me with all possible in this case, perspective. Please help me to be well aware and understand this information and remain as open as possible. Thank you, Uriel."

Archangel Chamuel

Chamuel will hear you even if you call him mentally:

“Archangel Chamuel, it seems to me that I have lost (indicate what exactly). I know that nothing is ever truly lost because God is in everything and everywhere. He knows everything. Please guide me so that I can find what I have lost. Thank you, Chamuel!”

Archangel Ariel

You can contact Archangel Ariel anywhere, at any time. However, it is easier to feel, see, hear and realize its presence in nature, near water:

“Archangel Ariel, I call you now, appear. I really want to help heal the ecology of the Earth and ask you to give me Divine sanction to fulfill this mission. I ask you to help me in this endeavor by opening up the necessary opportunities for me. I thank myself for the joy this mission brings to me and the world.”

Archangel Metatron

If a child you care for has problems, call on Archangel Metatron to help you find alternative treatment options:

“Archangel Metatron, I ask for your powerful and loving intervention in helping (name of child) who has (identify problem, such as attention disorder). Please help us to know God's plan for this child and guide all adults involved to take the necessary and best steps for the benefit of this child. Please help us to remain strong among those in authority and to do what we believe is right. Please help all adults who have to make decisions on behalf of this child to maintain only constructive and positive discussions, even if there are differing opinions. Metatron, I ask you to protect this child from any harm - today and in the future. Thank you".

Archangel Sandalphon

If you are asking for something that requires an immediate response, call on Sandalphon:

“Beloved Archangel Sandalphon, transmitter and answerer of all prayers, I now ask for your help. Please convey my prayer to the Lord as soon as possible (say a prayer). I ask you to give me a clear answer that I can understand. Please keep me informed of how the situation with my request is progressing and let me know if any action is required from me. Thank you. Amen".

Archangel Azrael

You don't need anything special to summon Archangel Azrael, just a sincere intention. Think about him and Azrael will appear.

“Archangel Azrael, please help me feel better. Please help me heal. Please help me let go of the heaviness in my heart and realize the blessings this situation brings. Help me cry my tears and unite with my lover in Heaven. I ask you to breathe energy into this connection so that we can communicate calmly. I know that my beloved is next to me and that you are watching over us both (if there is any situation related to grief in which you need help, tell Azrael about it). Azrael, I thank you."

Archangel Jophiel

If you find yourself in an unpleasant situation, admit that it was only your negative thoughts that created it and call on Yophiel. It will help change your position:

“Archangel Yofiel, please help me (describe the situation). Thank you for helping me see the inner Divine beauty in myself and in the participants in this situation. Thank you for intervening and creating wonderful results. With gratitude, in the name of all that is beautiful, I thank you, Yophiel.”

Archangel Haniel

If you have an important event coming up that requires you to demonstrate superior qualities or refined manners, ask Haniel to accompany you. You can call Haniel by mentally saying his name and briefly stating the situation:

“Archangel Haniel, responsible for grace, balance and charm, please fill your Divine energy with loving wisdom (describe the situation). Thank you for guiding my words, actions and manners and helping me enjoy myself, bringing blessing to all, who sees or hears me. I ask that your divine magnetism bring me only positive energy. Oh, thank you, majestic Haniel, thank you."

Archangel Raziel

To strengthen your spiritual understanding of esotericism, call upon Raziel. Because his messages are very deep and meaningful, it is best to communicate with him in a quiet and calm environment. Close your eyes, take a deep breath, calm your mind and mentally say:

“Archangel Raziel, please help me open my consciousness to the understanding of the Divine secrets of the universe. Help me to let go of all limiting ideas and fears so that spiritual understanding can be available to me at the deepest level. I'm asking for your advice on (describe a problem that needs solving, asking one question at a time and leaving enough time for Raziel to answer each one for you and for you to absorb and consider his answers). Thank you, Raziel, for teaching me."

Archangel Raguel

Raguel is a wonderful helper in resolving conflicts. If you have an argument with someone and you need to improve your relationship with this person, ask Raguel:

“Archangel Raguel, thank you for intervening in my relationship with (name of the person involved in the situation), helping us to achieve peace and harmony. Thank you for helping us resolve our differences in the name of love and cooperation. I appreciate the forgiveness we have for each other. I know that the Divine goal is eternal peace. And I realize that, as children of God, we are both part of this world. Thank you for helping us live in truth today and always. With peace in my soul and gratitude, I say thank you.”

Archangel Jerimeel

If you are concerned about your future, call on Jeremiel:

“Archangel Jeremiel, please help me free myself from fears, worries and stress about my future and the future of this world. (Explain to the archangel what exactly the essence of the issue is, and describe the situation occupying your consciousness at the present time.) I ask you, please, open the veil of my future and the future world in which I live. Please give me clear and clear guidance on what I can do or change to contribute to a better future. Thank you".

Archangel Zadkiel

Every time you are upset, call Zadkiel:

“Archangel Zadkiel, I ask you, help me heal my heart. If I cannot forgive, please help me to completely free myself from unforgiveness. If there is something I don't see, please help me see it clearly. If I need to feel more compassion, please fill my heart with mercy. If I feel worried or anxious, please fill my heart with faith and peace. Now I have complete hope in you and in God. I trust that your God-given power will take care of every detail with Divine grace, harmony and wisdom. Thank you".

Based on the book by D. Verce “Archangels and Ascended Masters”

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What prayers should you read?

Daily prayers addressed to the archangel relieve a person from:

  • everyday troubles, quarrels, misfortunes;
  • mournful mood;
  • natural disasters;
  • wars;
  • attacks of evil spirits;
  • illness and death.

Mikhail is ready to provide support to people who have lost their footing and are at a loss. The Archangel will give you confidence and drive away doubts. You will feel inner strength and overcome any obstacles. Below are the texts of appeals to Mikhail, intended for different situations.

Prayer to Archangel Michael from enemies and all evil

In honor of Archangel Michael, a stone church was built on the territory of the famous Chudov Monastery. The words of prayer are inscribed on her porch. Daily reading will provide you with powerful protection from the machinations of hostile forces.

O Lord Great God, King Without Beginning, send, O Lord, Thy Archangel Michael to the aid of Thy servant (name), take me away from my enemies, visible and invisible!

O Lord Archangel Michael, pour out myrrh of moisture on your servant (name). O Lord Michael the Archangel, destroyer of demons! Forbid all enemies who fight against me, make them like sheep and crush them like dust before the wind. O great Lord Michael the Archangel, six-winged first prince and commander of the heavenly powers, Cherub and Seraphim! O God-pleasing Archangel Michael! Be my help in everything: in insults, in sorrows, in sorrows, in deserts, at crossroads, on rivers and seas a quiet refuge! Deliver, Michael Archangel, from all the charms of the devil, when you hear me, your sinful servant (name), praying to you and calling on your holy name, hasten to my help, and hear my prayer, O Great Archangel Michael! Lead all those who oppose me with the power of the honorable life-giving cross of the Lord, with the prayers of the Most Holy Theotokos and the Holy Apostles, and St. Nicholas the Wonderworker, St. Andrew the Fool and the Holy Prophet of God Elijah, and the Holy Great Martyr Nikita and Eustathius, the Reverend Father of all Saints and Martyr and all the holy heavenly powers. Amen.

Oh, Great Archangel Michael, help me, your sinful servant (name), deliver me from the coward, the flood, the fire, the sword and the flattering enemy, from the storm, from the invasion and from the evil one. Deliver me, your servant (name), great Archangel Michael, always, now and ever, and forever and ever. Amen.

Prayer to Archangel Michael from all evil, daily

Another prayer option:

Lord, Great God, King without beginning, send Your Archangel Michael to help Your servants (name). Protect us, Archangel, from all enemies visible and invisible.

Oh, Lord the Great Archangel Michael! Destroyer of demons, forbid all enemies fighting me and make them like sheep, and humble their evil hearts and crush them like dust in the face of the wind.

Oh, Lord the Great Archangel Michael! Six-winged first prince and commander of the heavenly powers, Cherubim and Seraphim, be our helper in all troubles, sorrows and sorrows, a quiet refuge in the desert and on the seas.

Oh, Lord the Great Archangel Michael! Deliver us from all the charms of the devil, when You hear us, sinners, praying to You and calling on Your Holy name. Hasten our help and overcome all those who oppose us with the power of the Honest and life-giving Cross of the Lord, the prayers of the Most Holy Theotokos, the prayers of the holy Apostles, St. Nicholas the Wonderworker, Andrew Christ for the Fool's sake, the holy prophet Elijah and all the holy great martyrs, the holy martyr Nikita and Eustathius and all our reverend fathers , who have pleased God from time immemorial, and all the holy heavenly powers.

Oh, Lord the Great Archangel Michael! Help us sinners (name) and deliver us from coward, flood, fire, sword and from vain death, from great evil, from the flattering enemy, from the reviled storm, from the evil one, deliver us always and forever and ever. Amen.

Holy Archangel of God Michael, with Your lightning sword, drive away from me the spirits of the evil one who tempts and torments me.

Prayer to Archangel Michael for intercession, help and against illnesses

O Saint Michael the Archangel, have mercy on us sinners who demand your intercession, save us, servants of God (names), from all visible and invisible enemies, moreover, strengthen us from mortal horror and from the embarrassment of the devil, and grant us the ability to unashamedly present ourselves to our Creator in the terrible hour and His righteous Judgment. O all-holy, great Michael the Archangel! Do not despise us sinners who pray to you for help and your intercession in this world and in the future, but grant us there together with you to glorify the Father and the Son and the Holy Spirit forever and ever.

Troparion to Archangel Michael, tone 4

Heavenly armies of the Archangel, we always pray to you, we are unworthy, and with your prayers protect us with the shelter of your immaterial glory, preserving us, falling diligently and crying out: deliver us from troubles, like the commander of the Highest Powers.

Prayer to Archangel Michael for protection and help

Holy and great Archangel of God Michael, the inscrutable and all-essential Trinity, the first primate of the Angels, the guardian and guardian of the human race, crushing with his army the head of the proud Denis in heaven and putting to shame his malice and deceit on earth! We resort to you with faith and we pray to you with love: be an indestructible shield and a strong shield for the Holy Church and our Orthodox Fatherland, protecting them with your lightning sword from all enemies, visible and invisible. Do not forsake, O Archangel of God, through your help and intercession we, who today glorify your holy name: behold, even though we are many sinners, we do not want to perish in our iniquities, but to turn to the Lord and be quickened by Him to do our deeds. good. Illuminate our minds with the light of the Face of God, which shines on your lightning-like brow, so that we may understand that God’s will for us is good and perfect, and that we know all that it is fitting for us to do and that which we should despise and abandon. Strengthen our weak will and weak will with the grace of the Lord, so that, having established ourselves in the law of the Lord, we will cease to be dominated by earthly thoughts and the lusts of the flesh, carried away in the likeness of senseless children by the soon-to-perish beauties of this world, as if for the sake of the corruptible and earthly it is foolish to forget the eternal and heavenly. For all of these, ask us from Above for the spirit of true repentance, unfeigned sadness for God and contrition for our sins, so that we may spend the remaining number of days of our temporary life not in pleasing our feelings and working with our passions, but in erasing the evils we have committed with tears of faith and contrition of heart, deeds of purity and holy deeds of mercy. When the hour of our end approaches, liberation from the bonds of this mortal body, do not leave us. Archangel of God, defenseless against the spirits of malice in heaven, who are accustomed to block the souls of mankind from rising to the Mountain, yes, protected by you, we will without stumbling reach those glorious villages of paradise, where there is no sorrow, no sighing, but endless life, and, being honored to see the bright Face of the All-Blessed Lord and Master ours, falling with tears at His feet, let us exclaim in joy and tenderness: glory to Thee, our dearest Redeemer, Who for Thy great love for us, unworthy, was pleased to send Thy angels to serve our salvation! Amen".

Prayer to Archangel Michael for every day

This appeal is suitable for any time of the day, but in the morning, when it is light, this prayer has the greatest power. However, if a person feels uneasy, then it is better not to put off the prayer until later, but to read it when Michael’s support is especially needed.

O holy Archangel, have mercy on us sinners who require your protection and mercy, protect us, servants of God (names must be mentioned here), from all visible and invisible enemies, moreover, strengthen us from the horror of mortals and from the embarrassment of the devil, and grant us the right to present ourselves shamelessly to the Creator ours in the hour of His terrible and righteous Judgment. O all-holy, great Michael the Archangel! Do not despise us sinners who pray to you for help and your intercession in this world and in the future, but grant us there together with you to glorify the Father and the Son and the Holy Spirit forever and ever. Amen.

God's messenger Raphael - element of Air (Gemini, Libra, Aquarius)

He is the master of the spirit of Air, a stellar healer - he heals the body, soul and mind. Call upon it when you want to break away from an unwanted addiction. He will help you by sending the healing breath of God.

When you lack the element of air

there is a feeling of stagnation of energy, it is difficult for you to communicate with others - it seems that your relatives speak a different language. Regret and the feeling that you have lost your life dominate your life. You experience your problems and sorrows alone, which is why you have health problems (heart, digestive system, endocrine system).

When you have too much air element

you are talkative and talk a lot about problems. It is difficult for you to keep your word, you forget what you promised. You can't be relied upon. You go to extremes - from enthusiasm to apathy, from action to failure to fulfill responsibilities.

Talk to Archangel Raphael

Air is associated with a flow of energy in which, in addition to oxygen, the breath of God circulates. If you feel that your body is sick and your soul is suffering, call on Archangel Raphael.

How to Summon Archangel Raphael

Light the green candle. Buy a flower especially for him: fern or myrtle. It will be easy for you to connect with it with the help of green minerals (malachite - it will support the internal organs and endocrine system, raw emerald will calm the heart, and jade will strengthen the kidneys and immune system).

Ritual for health

When you have little energy and have health problems. Light a candle and sit in a place where no one will disturb you. Summon Archangel Raphael.

As you inhale calmly, imagine its green light reaching the painful area of ​​your body, and as you exhale, your discomfort decreases. Several times a day, imagine that there is a green ball of light in the sore spot - this is such a healing compress.

Say the words of prayer:

Archangel Raphael, send peace and harmony to my body, mind and soul.

Lucifer and Michael

For many thousands of years, there has been a battle between the Lord and Satan for human souls. Archangel Michael, being the leader of the angelic army, plays a key role in this battle. Once upon a time, both angels were equal before the Creator. Lucifer even occupied a higher position, but could not resist the temptation and fell into pride.

Archangel Michael defeats Lucifer, Francesco Maffei

The rebellion of Lucifer presented Michael with a choice. And he turned out to be wiser than his proud brother, because he took the side of God. And since Michael led the Lord’s army, it is he who must bring the war with Lucifer to a victorious end and eradicate evil. Perhaps for this reason, people see the archangel as a symbolic figure personifying the victory of light in this battle.

Who can pray to Michael

The Lord is omnipresent and will hear anyone who sincerely asks if help is needed or trouble threatens.

His main support is the angels, who have direct spiritual contact with people. They try to quickly convey a person’s appeal to the Lord or help someone in need on their own.

Archangel Michael will hear everyone. This will not be affected by a person’s age, nationality, or gender. Even an unbeliever who feels that some evil forces are preventing him from building his life and fulfilling his plans can appeal to the saint and he will definitely convey his request to the Lord.

The main thing is that all this comes from the heart of a person with an open soul. Those who do not know Orthodox prayers in Russian can turn to the saint in their own words. It is important that the request is “pure” and sincere.

Archangels in the Bible

We associate the Archangels with the Bible, and therefore with Christianity. But in reality there is only one Archangel mentioned in Scripture. We call Gabriel the Archangel and he is mentioned in the Bible. But there is no direct mention that he is an Archangel.

The only Archangel whose name is mentioned in the Bible is Michael, the leader of the Angels. It appears a total of five times in sacred texts. Twice in the New Testament and three times in the Old Testament. In the New Testament, Michael is mentioned in the Book of Revelation, where he is described as fighting and defeating Satan. Archangel Michael is also mentioned in the Epistle of Jude. In the Old Testament, Michael Appears three times in the Book of the Prophet Daniel. This is the only mention in the Bible of a specific Angel.

Angelic orders

God sends His heavenly army, Angels, to announce His commands, which is why they are called Angels - messengers. The human mind does not know their exact number - hundreds and thousands of winged defenders.

Find out what awaits you today - Horoscope for today for all zodiac signs

It is amazing that in the Kingdom of Heaven, with all the diversity of its inhabitants, order and harmony reign - perfect beauty, wisdom and truth. Here you will not encounter monotony or stagnation - there is movement everywhere, complex activity unknown to land inhabitants.

A disciple of the Holy Apostle Paul, Saint Dionysius the Areopagite talks about the difference between the ranks of angels from the words of a teacher who saw the holy Angels with his own eyes and explained the difference to Dionysius. Each of the three angelic hierarchies (highest, middle and lowest) includes three ranks, making a total of nine ranks. The highest includes the Seraphim, Cherubim and Thrones, the middle - Power, Dominion and Strength, the lowest - the Beginnings, Archangels and Angels.

The Church assigns a much higher place to the Archangels: belonging to the number of Seraphim closest to God, they are called Archangels as the leaders of the angelic forces.

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