Known as the protector of the faithful and a warrior against evil, Archangel Michael is venerated across Christianity, Judaism and Islam. In the Christian tradition, Saint Michael's place is singular.

St. Michael the Archangel, defend us in battle. Be our defense against the wickedness and snares of the Devil. May God rebuke him, we humbly pray, and do thou, O Prince of the heavenly hosts ...

A. These are things the liturgy neither prescribes nor forbids. Both are time-honored prayer practices that fall squarely ...