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As More typically, he is represented as the Chief Commander of the Heavenly hosts, Michael usually where he holds a sword in one hand. In ; in the other he often carries carries a either a shield, a date-tree branch, a spear, or a white banner (possibly with a scarlet cross). He is most likely to be wearing red. In many instances, Some icons of the Archangel Michael tramples (or the devil under his feet, which may be depicted as Archangel Gabriel) show the angel holding an orb in one hand and a dragonstaff in the other. This comes from <ref>Inside the tradition that Michael was orb are often the main opponent of Satan in the battle superimposed greek letters X P. The "Chi Rho" symbol for HeavenJesus Christ. Satan, previously called Samael, was always looking Thus the orb carried by the archangel belongs to discredit Israel, while Michael was its main protector. In Christ and represents the end, Satan attempted to drag Michael down in his fall from kingdom of the heights, but Michael was rescued by Godenthroned Divine King.</ref>
==Sources Michael is also represented in icons as standing on a horizontal body and Links==with his left arm held high, holding a small image of a "baby". The body represents a human being at the time of his death and the image of the "baby" represents the soul of the deceased. This icon came about since the belief has always been held that the Archangel Michael takes the souls of the dead with the Guardian Angel. This is typical of the miraculous and wonder-working [[Archangel Michael of Panormitis|Panormitis]] icon in Symi of Greece.
* [http://enIn Russian iconography he is most likely to be wearing red. In many instances, Michael tramples the devil under his feet, which may be depicted as a dragon. This comes from the tradition that Michael was the main opponent of Satan in the battle for Heaven.wikipediaSatan, previously called Samael, was always looking to discredit Israel, while Michael was its main protector.org/wiki/Archangel_Michael Wikipedia: Archangel In the end, Satan attempted to drag Michael down in his fall from the heights, but Michaelwas rescued by God. There is only one 'icon' in the Orthodox church tradition that defies the traditional structure of iconography. This is the icon of [[Mantamados]] that exists in Mytilene, Lesvos. Here his upper-torso is represented as a three-dimensional image mixed with dirt and blood of martyrs and he is a warrior. His face is alive and he will mirror the condition of your soul by the expression on his face. ==Hymns==* [[Troparion]] ([[Tone]] 4) [http://www.oca.org/FSlivesFStropars.asp OCA?SID=13&ID=103244]:Synaxis Commanders of the Archangelsheavenly hosts,:we who are unworthy beseech you,:by your prayers encompass us beneath the wings of your immaterial glory,:and faithfully preserve us who fall down and cry to you::"Deliver us from all harm, for you are the commanders of the powers on high!" [[Kontakion]] (search for November 8Tone 2)* [http://www.goarchoca.org/en/chapel/searchFStropars.asp GOA?SID=13&ID=103244]:Synaxis Commanders of the Archangel Michael God's armies and ministers of the other Bodiless Powersdivine glory, The Miracle at Colossai] (again:princes of the bodiless angels and guides of mankind, search :ask for what is good for Nov. 8 us, and for great mercy,:supreme commanders of the Synaxis and SeptBodiless Hosts. 6 for Colossae) ==See Also==*Miraculous icon of Archangel Michael [[Archangel Michael of Panormitis|'''Panormitis''']] on [[Metropolis of Symi|Symi]] island, Greece* Miraculous icon of Archangel Michael [[http://www.westsrbdio.org/prolog/prolog.htm Prologue from OhridArchangel Michael of Mantamados|'''Mantamados''']]on Lesvos island, Greece ==Reference==
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Russians in particular have a special veneration to Michael, along with the [[Theotokos]]. According to [[OCA]], "Intercession for Russian cities by the Most Holy Queen of Heaven always involved Her appearances with the Heavenly Hosts, under the leadership of the Archangel Michael. Grateful Rus acclaimed the Most Pure Mother of God and the Archangel Michael in church hymns. Many monasteries, cathedrals, court and merchant churches are dedicated to the Chief Commander Michael. In Rus there was not a city where there was not a church or chapel dedicated to the Archangel Michael."
[[Image:Michael2.jpg|leftright|frame|The Holy Archangel Michael]]
==Iconography==
There are three icons of the Archangel Michael that he has personally intervened miraculously to the "authoring" of his image; [[Archangel Michael of Mantamados|Mantamados]], [[Archangel Michael of Panormitis|Panormitis]] and [[Archangel Michael of Nenita|Nenita]]. Each of these icons are different.
*{{note|1}} Scripture taken from the HOLY BIBLE, NEW INTERNATIONAL VERSION®. Copyright © 1973, 1978, 1984 International Bible Society. Used by permission of Zondervan. All rights reserved.
==Sources==
*[[w:Archangel Michael|''Archangel Michael'' at Wikipedia]]
*[http://ocafs.oca.org/FeastSaintsViewer.asp?SID=4&ID=1&FSID=103244 Synaxis of the Archangel Michael and the Other Bodiless Powers] ([[OCA]])
*[http://www.goarch.org/en/chapel/saints.asp?contentid=279 Synaxis of the Archangel Michael & the other Bodiless Powers: Gabriel, Raphael, Uriel, Salaphiel, Jegudiel, & Barachiel] ([[GOARCH]])
*[http://www.goarch.org/en/chapel/saints.asp?contentid=195 The Miracle at Colassai of Archangel Michael] (GOARCH)
*[http://www.westsrbdio.org/prolog/my.html?month=November&day=8 The Holy Archangel Michael and all the Bodiless Powers of heaven] (''[[Prologue of Ohrid]]'')
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[[mk:Свети Архистратиг Михаил]]
[[ro:Mihail (Arhanghelul)]]
