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[[Kontakion]] (Tone 2)==Reference== :Commander of *{{note|1}} Scripture taken from the armies of God and minister of divine gloryHOLY BIBLE, NEW INTERNATIONAL VERSION®. Copyright © 1973,:Prince of the bodiless angels and guide of men::Ask what is good for us:And for great mercy1978,:O Supreme commander 1984 International Bible Society. Used by permission of the bodiless hostsZondervan. All rights reserved.
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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==
As the Chief Commander of the Heavenly hosts, Michael usually holds a sword in one hand. In the other he often carries carries a either a shield, 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, 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. Satan, previously called Samael, was always looking to discredit Israel, while Michael was its main protector. In the end, Satan attempted to drag Michael down in his fall from the heights, but Michael was rescued by God.
==Hymns==
[[Troparion]] ([[Tone ]] 4)[http://www.oca.org/FStropars.asp?SID=13&ID=103244]:Commanders of the heavenly 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]] (Tone 2) [http:O Commander //www.oca.org/FStropars.asp?SID=13&ID=103244]:Commanders of God's armies and ministers of the Heavenly Hostsdivine glory,:We who are unworthy beseech you:That by your prayers you will encompass us:Beneath princes of the wings bodiless angels and guides of your immaterial glorymankind,:And protect ask for what is good for us who fall down , and cry::Deliver us all from harmfor great mercy,:For you are the commander supreme commanders of the powers on HighBodiless Hosts.
==Sources and Links==* [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Archangel_Michael Wikipedia[w: Archangel Michael|''Archangel Michael'' at Wikipedia]]* [http://wwwocafs.oca.org/FSlivesFeastSaintsViewer.asp OCA:?SID=4&ID=1&FSID=103244 Synaxis of the ArchangelsArchangel Michael and the Other Bodiless Powers] (search for November 8[[OCA]])* [http://www.goarch.org/en/chapel/searchsaints.asp GOA:?contentid=279 Synaxis of the Archangel Michael and & the other Bodiless Powers: Gabriel, Raphael, Uriel, Salaphiel, Jegudiel, & Barachiel] ([[GOARCH]])*[http://www.goarch.org/en/chapel/saints.asp?contentid=195 The Miracle at ColossaiColassai of Archangel Michael] (again, search for Nov. 8 for the Synaxis and Sept. 6 for ColossaeGOARCH)* [http://www.westsrbdio.org/prolog/prologmy.htm html?month=November&day=8 The Holy Archangel Michael and all the Bodiless Powers of heaven] (''[[Prologue from of Ohrid]*{{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.]'')
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