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− | The name ''' | + | The name '''''Taxiarchis''''' is given to the [[Archangel]]s [[Archangel Michael|Michael]] or [[Archangel Gabriel|Gabriel]]. It is usually translated into English as "Archangel," but may be rendered simply as "Michael" or "Gabriel." |
− | ''Taxiarchis'' is known as one of the patron saints of the Greek Aegean and Dodecanesse islands. Many Greek children are named after this saint, taking the baptismal name of either ''Taxiarchis'' (for males) or ''Taxiarchoula'' (for females | + | Few Orthodox churches, however, are named after "St. Taxiarchis," preferring to take the name ''Taxiarchae'', meaning "Archangels." |
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+ | ''Taxiarchis'' is known as one of the patron saints of the Greek Aegean and Dodecanesse islands. Many Greek children are named after this saint, taking the baptismal name of either ''Taxiarchis'' (for males) or ''Taxiarchoula'' (for females). | ||
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The name Taxiarchis is given to the Archangels Michael or Gabriel. It is usually translated into English as "Archangel," but may be rendered simply as "Michael" or "Gabriel."
Few Orthodox churches, however, are named after "St. Taxiarchis," preferring to take the name Taxiarchae, meaning "Archangels."
Taxiarchis is known as one of the patron saints of the Greek Aegean and Dodecanesse islands. Many Greek children are named after this saint, taking the baptismal name of either Taxiarchis (for males) or Taxiarchoula (for females).