Archangel Michael is one of the most revered angels in Christianity. His image is present in both the Orthodox and Catholic traditions, but in each denomination it is given special importance and ...
According to Orthodox teaching, Michael was created by God as one of the four highest angels along with Gabriel, Raphael and Lucifer. However, Lucifer became arrogant and rebelled against God, which ...
“Have mercy upon us, O God, our savior,” the Egyptian priest sang below an archway lined with Orthodox iconography depicting Jesus Christ and his 12 apostles. The mournful Middle Eastern chant filled ...