There are many definitions of what a Saint is. For example, a Saint is an example of holiness that we can follow with confidence, or a saint is always someone through whose life we learn what God is like - and of what we are called to be.
We pray with saints, not to them. Have you ever asked anyone to pray for you when you were having a hard time? Why did you choose to ask that person? You may have chosen someone you could trust, or someone who understood your problem, or someone who was close to God. Those are all reasons we ask saints to pray for us in times of trouble. Since saints led holy lives and are close to God in heaven, we feel that their prayers are particularly effective. Often we ask particular saints to pray for us if we feel they have a particular interest in our problem. Patron saints are chosen as special protectors or guardians over areas of life. These areas can include occupations, illnesses, churches, countries, causes -- anything that is important to us. There are over 10,000 named saints and beati from history, the Roman Martyology and Orthodox sources, but no definitive "head count".
Saint Michael the Archangel isn't a saint, but rather he is an angel, and the leader of all angels and of the army of God. This is what the title "Archangel" means, that he is above all the others in rank. In Roman Catholicism Saint Michael has four distinct roles. First, he is the Enemy of Satan and the fallen angels. He vanquished Satan and ejected him from Paradise and will achieve victory at the hour of the final battle with Satan. Secondly, he is the Christian angel of death: at the hour of death, Saint Michael descends and gives each soul the chance to redeem itself before passing. Saint Michael's third role is weighing souls in his perfectly balanced scales (hence the saint is often depicted holding scales) on Judgment Day. And finally, Saint Michael is the Guardian of the Church. Today, St. Michael is invoked for protection, especially from lethal enemies. He is also the patron of soldiers, police and doctors. His Feast Day is September 29th.
This stunning necklace is handmade using 8mm Blue Frosted Cracked Agate semi-precious beads on silver iron craft wire. The medal shows an image of St Michael astride a fallen angel carrying a set of weighing scales, and on the other side shows text that reads 'Protect Us'.
Total length is 17" and comes in a handmade lined crochet pouch. Prayer card and short description of stones and saint also included.
We pray with saints, not to them. Have you ever asked anyone to pray for you when you were having a hard time? Why did you choose to ask that person? You may have chosen someone you could trust, or someone who understood your problem, or someone who was close to God. Those are all reasons we ask saints to pray for us in times of trouble. Since saints led holy lives and are close to God in heaven, we feel that their prayers are particularly effective. Often we ask particular saints to pray for us if we feel they have a particular interest in our problem. Patron saints are chosen as special protectors or guardians over areas of life. These areas can include occupations, illnesses, churches, countries, causes -- anything that is important to us. There are over 10,000 named saints and beati from history, the Roman Martyology and Orthodox sources, but no definitive "head count".
Saint Michael the Archangel isn't a saint, but rather he is an angel, and the leader of all angels and of the army of God. This is what the title "Archangel" means, that he is above all the others in rank. In Roman Catholicism Saint Michael has four distinct roles. First, he is the Enemy of Satan and the fallen angels. He vanquished Satan and ejected him from Paradise and will achieve victory at the hour of the final battle with Satan. Secondly, he is the Christian angel of death: at the hour of death, Saint Michael descends and gives each soul the chance to redeem itself before passing. Saint Michael's third role is weighing souls in his perfectly balanced scales (hence the saint is often depicted holding scales) on Judgment Day. And finally, Saint Michael is the Guardian of the Church. Today, St. Michael is invoked for protection, especially from lethal enemies. He is also the patron of soldiers, police and doctors. His Feast Day is September 29th.
This stunning necklace is handmade using 8mm Blue Frosted Cracked Agate semi-precious beads on silver iron craft wire. The medal shows an image of St Michael astride a fallen angel carrying a set of weighing scales, and on the other side shows text that reads 'Protect Us'.
Total length is 17" and comes in a handmade lined crochet pouch. Prayer card and short description of stones and saint also included.
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