But for most of Christian history everyone had been aware that St Michael was the commander of the Heavenly Host, who ...

This act of vanquishing hell and Satan makes Michael a central figure ... military orders and institutions are named after St. Michael, reflecting his status as a patron saint of those in danger.

St. Michael the Archangel ... by the power of God, thrust into hell Satan, and all the evil spirits, who prowl about the world seeking the ruin of souls. Holy Michael, the Archangel, defend ...