

Michael is the only angel who is explicitly called an archangel.

Source: The Angels in Catholic Teaching and Tradition, Fr. Michael has always been the warrior Angel, fighting first Satan and his demons from the beginning, then, in the course of time, all the enemies of God’s own people. Michael and his fellow angels with him enforce the judgment against the devil won by Christ’s death and resurrection. called on God to rebuke the devil for his slander of Moses in the book of Jude. Despite the authoritative status of St.Michael leads the heavenly army in the attack against Satan and his demons.

Michael can interpret dreams and visions. Michael helps God’s people to understand the events that surround them. Michael contends with other angelic princes who look after Gentile nations. Michael appears as patron protector of Israel in the book of Daniel. “Whenever some act of wondrous power must be performed, Michael is sent, so that his action and his name may make it clear that no one can do what God does by his superior power.” – St. War in heaven / Michael battled the devil… There shall arise Michael / great prince… Michael leads the angels of heaven into war against Satan ( Rev 12:7-9). Then war broke out in heaven Michael and his angels battled against the dragon. Michael conveyed the body of Moses out of the way, and from the knowledge of the Israelites, lest they should pay to it some idolatrous worship whereas the devil, for that end, would have it buried, so that the people might know the place and adore it. Michael quotes sacred scripture ( Zech 3:2) in the book of Jude ( Jude 1:8-10). Michael is a heavenly warrior and an archangel ( Jude 9). Yet the archangel Michael, when he argued with the devil in a dispute over the body of Moses, did not venture to pronounce a reviling judgment upon him but said, “May the Lord rebuke you!” Jude 1:9 Michael protects the People of God ( Dan 12:1). Michael is the guardian angel of the people of God ( Dan 10:21 12:1). Michael is called “a great prince” in the book of Daniel. At that time your people shall escape, everyone who is found written in the book. Michael in Sacred Scripture DanielĪt that time there shall arise Michael, the great prince, guardian of your people It shall be a time unsurpassed in distress since the nation began until that time.
