The Belief in Saint Michael the Archangel

Saint Michael the Archangel

Many of us keep statues of Saint Michael to protect us. Saint Michael is the Archangel of Protection whose name means “who is as God” and is one of the seven archangels. He is loved and revered in the Jewish, Christian and Islamic faiths, and is one of the more famous archangels. In Jewish legend he stands besides Gabriel, Raphael and Uriel with God. The archangel which is often depicted in images as slaying a dragon is known to hold the energy of the color blue. Many people who have been saved by Saint Michael have sensed the color blue around them.

Most often, Saint Michael is depicted in art wearing the armor of the Divine, and very often a red robe or red lining to his cloak signifying his role as a Seraph. He carries the silver sword of righteousness. In Christianity, Saint Michael is seen sometimes holding the scales and is the angel who at the Last Judgment will weigh and balance good deeds against the bad. In the Bible, the archangel wears battle gear and heads an angelic army, holding his unsheathed sword and the scales of justice. He argues with the devil (Jude1:9) and is the slayer of the Dragon (Rev 12:7).

Most often too, Saint Michael is called the ‘Prince of Light’ and leads the battle against the angels of darkness. It is said that amongst the Dead Sea Scrolls were fragments of a book entitled Words of the Archangel Michael, in which Saint Michael revealed a vision to Gabriel. However, these fragments were not enough to decipher and not much could be deduced from it.

You can ask the Archangel Michael to give you physical protection when you are traveling simply by asking ‘Archangel Michael protect me’. Try to imagine his blue light of protection surrounding you and your space. You can also invoke the archangel by seeking both emotional and physical protection in time of confrontation. He is one of the most profound archangels and is the Archangel of the Sun.

Saint Michael is Revered and Used as Protection Against Evil

Saint Michael

Catholics and Christians have called upon St. Michael the Archangel for protection on several occasions. When a great plaque struck Rome in 590, Pope St. Gregory the Great led a procession through the streets as an act of penance, seeking forgiveness and atonement of the sins of man. At the tomb of Hadrian (now Castle Sant'Angelo near St. Peter's Basilica), Saint Michael is known to have appeared and brandished his sword, thereby ending the great plaque. Today, a chapel is built in honor of St. Michael and within it lies a formidable statue of the revered archangel.

Throughout the centuries, Christians have always depicted the great Archangel Michael as a saint warrior who wields a sword of fire or spear, while standing triumphantly on a serpent or other representation of Satan. The archangel is also known for the power he guides in saving the souls of the faithful from the power of Satan especially at the hour of death. Occasionally, St Michael is also noted to be holding the scales of justice or the Book of Life, both symbols of the last judgment.

Saint Michael maintains the higher order of angels and represents together with Saint Raphael and Saint Gabriel, as God's messengers to man in matters of graver moment. Saint Michael is also the protector of the church and invoked to be "our safeguard against the wickedness and snares of the devil". Being the warrior saint, St Michael is oftentimes shown brandishing a sword, battling or standing in victory over a snake, dragon or Satan. If you are seeking statues of Saint Michael for use as part of monuments or memorials, consider choosing statues made of granite or solid marble for long lasting use.

Adding Religious Statues to the Garden is a Personal Preference

Saint Michael the Archangel Statue 24"

For many, adding religious statues to the garden landscape is a must. There are many homeowners who believe in adding a Saint Michael statue for protection or a saint statue like Saint Francis of Assisi to add a peaceful look to the garden. Some also add statues of Jesus and the Virgin Mary believing that such statues will protect the home and prevent evil. For centuries, Catholics and Christians have called upon St. Michael the Archangel for protection. When a great plaque struck Rome in 590, Pope St. Gregory the Great led a procession through the streets as an act of penance, seeking forgiveness and atonement of the sins of man. At the tomb of Hadrian (now Castle Sant'Angelo near St. Peter's Basilica), Saint Michael is known to have appeared and brandished his sword, thereby ending the great plaque. Because of the belief that they will be protected, people often place statues of Saint Michael the archangel in the garden or in private areas of the home believing that the archangel’s power and powerful wars against Satan.

Jesus the Good Shepherd

Sometimes, saint statues are also celebrated and placed in the garden. Some of the more common saint statues held dearly is Saint Francis of Assisi, the co-founder of the Franciscan Order. Because of the saint’s closeness to the animal kingdom having protected a village once from a ferocious wolf, statues of Saint Francis are often seen with
deers, birds and sometimes, a wolf. Sculptures of Saint Francis are also seen holding a bird bath to welcome the feathered friends to the garden. Many add the saint statues for the symbolic peace and love he symbolizes. Other saint statues which are used include Saint Anthony of Padua, Saint Fiacre (for the saint’s love for his garden) and Saint Joseph.

Placing a religious statue in the home or garden is a personal preference. Not everyone will choose to add religious statuary to their garden. However, if you are someone who believes in the importance of adding religious statues to the garden, you will realize there are a number of religious statues available in the marketplace today to choose from. Those who are adding these statues as memorials may consider options available in granite and marble that would last a long time. Visit our religious statues catalog for choices in decorative statues and sculptures suitable for use in monuments.