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OUR MISSION IS TO:
WORSHIP, GROW, & GO
To worship God in the Anglican tradition.
To grow Christian disciples in community.
To go into the world in peace to love and serve.
ST. MICHAEL THE ARCHANGEL
St. Michael is one of the four angels mentioned by name in the Bible and he also appears in Hebrew scripture and in the Koran. His name means “Who is like God”. He is the chief of angels, leader of the armies of God against Satan. As such he is usually depicted wearing armor, including a helmet, and carrying a sword which he wields against the devil who is often shown in the form of a horned dragon.
Because Michael is also charged with “weighing” the souls of the departed and carrying them to Heaven, he is usually also shown with scales in one hand. He is considered the Patron Saint of the military—paratroopers, mariners and medics among others; of the police; and of chivalry.
Kyiv, Ukraine, is one of the cities which recognize him as their patron and defender.
In the Anglican communion we celebrate St. Michael, the Archangel, on the Sunday closest to September 29.
St. Michael’s Prayer
Blessed Michael, archangel, defend us in the hour of conflict. Be our safeguard against the wickedness and snares of the devil (may God restrain him, we humbly pray): and do thou, O Prince of the heavenly host, by the power of God thrust Satan down to hell and with him those other wicked spirits who wander through the world for the ruin of souls.
St. Michael is one of the four angels mentioned by name in the Bible and he also appears in Hebrew scripture and in the Koran. His name means “Who is like God”. He is the chief of angels, leader of the armies of God against Satan. As such he is usually depicted wearing armor, including a helmet, and carrying a sword which he wields against the devil who is often shown in the form of a horned dragon.
Because Michael is also charged with “weighing” the souls of the departed and carrying them to Heaven, he is usually also shown with scales in one hand. He is considered the Patron Saint of the military—paratroopers, mariners and medics among others; of the police; and of chivalry.
Kyiv, Ukraine, is one of the cities which recognize him as their patron and defender.
In the Anglican communion we celebrate St. Michael, the Archangel, on the Sunday closest to September 29.
St. Michael’s Prayer
Blessed Michael, archangel, defend us in the hour of conflict. Be our safeguard against the wickedness and snares of the devil (may God restrain him, we humbly pray): and do thou, O Prince of the heavenly host, by the power of God thrust Satan down to hell and with him those other wicked spirits who wander through the world for the ruin of souls.