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2 July 2025
- 17:0117:01, 2 July 2025 diff hist +3,196 N Collaborations with religious bodies and museums Created page with "== 9.3 Collaborations with religious bodies and museums == The enhancement of the cult of St. Michael and the paths connected to it has been nurtured over time thanks to a living network of collaborations between sanctuaries, museums, dioceses, religious foundations and cultural institutes. These synergies have enabled the development of exhibition projects, training courses, restorations, digital archives and moments of encounter between spirituality and culture. === C..." current Tag: Visual edit
- 16:5016:50, 2 July 2025 diff hist +2,676 N School and university initiatives Created page with "== 9.2 School and university initiatives == The cult of St. Michael and the paths dedicated to him have proved to be fertile ground for interdisciplinary educational projects, capable of involving schools and universities in the enhancement of cultural and spiritual heritage. Numerous educational experiences, in fact, have been able to combine historical research, exploration of the territory and the personal growth of students, often in a workshop and participatory form..." current Tag: Visual edit
- 16:4716:47, 2 July 2025 diff hist +2,755 N Cultural events and exhibitions Created page with "== 9. Related Projects and Collaborations == === 9.1 Cultural events and exhibitions === The Michelangelo cult, far from being relegated to the liturgical or devotional sphere alone, has been the subject, in recent decades, of an intense cultural promotion that has involved institutions, local authorities, universities, artistic associations and pilgrim communities. The figure of the Archangel Michael - protector, psychopomp, warrior and guide - has inspired exhibitions..." current Tag: Visual edit
- 16:4116:41, 2 July 2025 diff hist +1,586 N Reliable YouTube channels, podcasts and blogs Created page with "== 8.6 Reliable YouTube channels, podcasts and blogs == [https://www.youtube.com/%40CamminodiSanMichele 1. St Michael's Path - Official Channel] Institutional videos, testimonies, spirituality, narrated stages. Integration with the App and the official website. [https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&source=web&rct=j&opi=89978449&url=https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC6H7ejaWUfTSIIB53orpN1w&ved=2ahUKEwiDr-O47fyNAxVi_7sIHXwLEK4QtwJ6BAgUEAI&usg=AOvVaw1U4L-yWhv7CKP_idoBnk5v 2. Te..." current Tag: Visual edit
- 16:3616:36, 2 July 2025 diff hist +2,323 N Walking and pilgrimage platforms Created page with "== 8.5 Walking and pilgrimage platforms == === Portals dedicated to the Saint Michael Walk === [https://www.camminodisanmichele.org/ 1. St Michael's Path - official site] Comprehensive site with interactive maps, GPS tracks, accommodation, stages, credentials, spirituality, events. Official App also available. [https://www.camminomicaelico.eu/ 2. European Micaelic Path - network of micaelic paths] International project for the enhancement of the 'Sacred Line of St. M..." current Tag: Visual edit
- 16:2916:29, 2 July 2025 diff hist +2,313 N Related academic or artistic projects Created page with "== 8.4 Related academic or artistic projects == === Academic and university research projects === [https://cammini.labcd.unifi.it 1. Project "CAMMINI. Religious networks and sacred mobility in the Middle Ages' - University of Florence] Multidisciplinary research on medieval paths and cults of saints, with sections on the Via Micaelica and the cult of St. Michael. Includes: maps, database, sources, thesis. [https://archive.org/details/hagiographyculto0000head 2. Pro..." current Tag: Visual edit
- 16:2416:24, 2 July 2025 diff hist +2,347 N Sites of sanctuaries and religious foundations Created page with "== 8.3 Sites of sanctuaries and religious foundations == === Main Micael shrines === [https://www.santuariosanmichele.it/ 1. Sanctuary of St Michael Archangel - Monte Sant'Angelo (FG)] Official site of the rock sanctuary, heart of the Micaelic cult in the West. Contains sections on: history, apparitions, liturgy, pilgrimages, timetables, events. Includes virtual tour and possibility of booking masses or group accommodation. [https://sacradisanmichele.com/ 2. Sacra di..." current Tag: Visual edit
- 16:1816:18, 2 July 2025 diff hist +2,094 N Ecclesiastical and institutional portals Created page with "== 8.2 Ecclesiastical and institutional portals == === Micael shrines and places of worship === [https://www.santuariosanmichele.it/ 1. Sanctuary of St Michael Archangel - Monte Sant'Angelo] Official site of the oldest Micaelic shrine in the West. Includes: virtual tours, liturgical calendar, devotional texts, history and architecture. [https://sacradisanmichele.com/ 2. The Sacra di San Michele (Piedmont)] Information on history, spirituality, celebrations and hospit..." current Tag: Visual edit
- 16:1116:11, 2 July 2025 diff hist +2,625 N Popular works Created page with "== Popular works == === St Michael and his cult in European culture === 1Raffaele Licinio, I segreti dell'Angelo. Il santuario micaelico del Gargano fra storia e mito, Edizioni Dedalo, Bari 2010. A classic of popularisation on the cult of St. Michael in Monte Sant'Angelo, written with clarity and a narrative slant, but on a solid historical basis. 2.Angela Pellicciari, San Michele: storia, culto e devozione dell'arcangelo guerriero, Cantagalli, Siena 2021. It explore..." current Tag: Visual edit
- 13:5813:58, 2 July 2025 diff hist +2,515 N Digital archives and online libraries Created page with "== 8. Selected Sitography == === 8.1 Digital archives and online libraries === ==== Academic libraries and repertoires ==== [https://archive.org/ 1. Internet Archive] Free digital library with access to ancient texts, liturgical manuals, hagiographic treatises and historical guides. Very useful for consulting ancient versions of the Liber de apparitione sancti Michaelis and other Michaelic documents. [https://gallica.bnf.fr 2. Gallica - Bibliothèque nationale de Fra..." current Tag: Visual edit
- 13:5013:50, 2 July 2025 diff hist +2,770 N Local monographs Created page with "== 7.6 Local Monographs == === Monte Sant'Angelo and the Gargano === 1. Raffaele Licinio, Il Miracolo e il Potere. Il santuario di San Michele del Gargano tra Longobardi e Normanni, Edizioni Dedalo, Bari 1995. Fundamental historical study on the foundation of the sanctuary and its political and religious role in the early Middle Ages. 2. Giuseppe Trotta, Monte Sant'Angelo. Una guida alla città e al santuario micaelico, Edizioni del Rosone, Foggia 2010. Illustrated a..." current Tag: Visual edit
- 13:3613:36, 2 July 2025 diff hist +2,237 N Exhibition catalogues Created page with "== 7.5 Exhibition catalogues == === Iconography and the cult of Archangel Michael === 1. Giovanni Gentili (ed.), L'Arcangelo Michele. Culto e iconografia tra Oriente e Occidente, Catalogue of the exhibition (Rome, Musei Vaticani - Museo Cristiano, 2004), Edizioni Musei Vaticani. Extensive iconographic repertoire with critical apparatus on the cult of St. Michael in the late antique and medieval world. 2. Maria Andaloro (ed.), San Michele. Tra cielo e terra, Catalogue..." current Tag: Visual edit
- 13:3313:33, 2 July 2025 diff hist +2,640 N Shrine and walking guides Created page with "== 7.4 Guides to sanctuaries and paths == === Hiking guides and manuals for the Micaelico Way === 1. Andrea Gallo - Guido Foddis, Il Cammino di San Michele. A piedi da Mont-Saint-Michel al Gargano, Terre di Mezzo, Milan 2019. Complete guidebook with 17 stages, route descriptions, historical and spiritual insights, detailed maps and reception info. 2. Antonella Fornari, La Via dell'Arcangelo. Dal Gargano alla Val di Susa a piedi lungo la Linea Sacra, Priuli & Verlucca,..." current Tag: Visual edit
- 13:2813:28, 2 July 2025 diff hist +2,123 N Religious and spiritual texts Created page with "== 7.3 Religious and spiritual texts == === Biblical and liturgical texts === 1. Jerusalem Bible / CEI - Holy Bible, Ed. Dehoniane / San Paolo. Key readings: Revelation 12 (Michael's battle against the dragon); Daniel 10 and 12; Letter to Judas (vv. 9-10). 2. Roman Missal and Liturgy of the Hours, Libreria Editrice Vaticana. It contains the liturgical feast of the Holy Archangels (29 September) and prayers dedicated to St Michael. 3. The Litany and Supplication to t..." current Tag: Visual edit
- 13:2313:23, 2 July 2025 diff hist +2,741 N Academic studies Created page with "== 7.1 Academic studies == === The cult of St Michael and the historical-religious context === 1. André Vauchez, The Spirituality of the Western Middle Ages (1100-1500), Il Mulino, Bologna 2002. Extensive overview of the development of the cult of saints, with references to the role of St. Michael in the monastic and chivalric world. 2. Michael E. Goodich, Violence and Miracle in the Fourteenth Century: Private Grief and Public Salvation, University of Chicago Press,..." current Tag: Visual edit
- 13:2013:20, 2 July 2025 diff hist +2,194 N Interactive mapping of the micaelico paths Created page with "== 6.6 Interactive Cartography of the Michaelic Paths == The Cammino di San Michele's official website offers a detailed interactive map covering the entire route through the seven Italian regions involved: Piedmont, Lombardy, Emilia-Romagna, Tuscany, Latium, Molise and Apulia. The map includes: • GPS tracks of the stages • Information on the Micael shrines • Pilgrim reception points • Links with other historical routes [https://www.camminodisanmichele.org/m..." current Tag: Visual edit
- 10:1810:18, 2 July 2025 diff hist +29,011 N Practical advice for the pilgrim Created page with "== 6.5 - Practical advice for the pilgrim == === 6.5.1 - Preparation for the walk: physical, spiritual and mental === ==== • How to train for a multi-day pilgrimage ==== A walk like the Micaelico requires physical preparation, even if it is not competitive. It is not necessary to be an athlete, but it is essential to accustom the body to constancy of pace, fatigue and variety of terrain. Practical advice: • Start at least 4-6 weeks earlier with daily walks of..." current Tag: Visual edit
- 09:3909:39, 2 July 2025 diff hist +29,039 N Contemporary experiences of walking Created page with "== 6.4 - Contemporary experiences of walking == === 6.4.1 - The return of the pilgrimage: motivations and current meanings === ==== • Walking today: between faith, identity, well-being and the search for meaning ==== In an accelerated and often disorienting age, pilgrimage is experiencing a surprising comeback. More and more people are choosing to walk ancient sacred routes as a response to deep and complex needs. It is not just a religious phenomenon: it is a pract..." current Tag: Visual edit
- 09:0109:01, 2 July 2025 diff hist +22,207 N Diary of ancient and modern pilgrims Created page with "== 6.3 Diary of ancient and modern pilgrims == === 6.3.1 - Voices of the past: historical sources of the Micael pilgrimage === ==== • Chronicles, legends and visions: the Liber de apparitione sancti Michaelis ==== The oldest written source on the cult of St. Michael in the West is the Liber de apparitione sancti Michaelis in Monte Gargano, a hagiographic account written in Latin between the 6th and 8th centuries. The text recounts three apparitions of the Archangel..." current Tag: Visual edit
- 08:3508:35, 2 July 2025 diff hist +30,479 N The Via Micaeliche: routes and main stages Created page with "== 6.2 The Via Micaeliche: routes and main stages == === 6.2.1 - The Southern Via Micaelica: from Gargano to Campania === ==== • The historical route from the Gargano cave to Montecassino ==== The Southern Via Micaelica represents the first and oldest documented micaelic itinerary in Italy. It connects the Sanctuary of St Michael on Mount Gargano, site of the first apparitions of the Archangel (5th century), to Montecassino, the centre of Benedictine monasticism foun..." current Tag: Visual edit
1 July 2025
- 22:4422:44, 1 July 2025 diff hist +32,160 N Historical Origins of the Micael Pilgrimages Created page with "== 6. The Micael Pilgrimage == === 6.1 Historical Origins of the Micael Pilgrimages === === 6.1.1 - Pilgrimage in early Christian spirituality === ===== • Concept of religious pilgrimage ===== In the context of early Christian spirituality, pilgrimage (from the Latin peregrinatio) was not simply a physical journey, but an existential and inner experience. The Christian conceived of himself as a peregrinus in the world, a citizen of heaven and a stranger on earth..." current Tag: Visual edit
- 22:0122:01, 1 July 2025 diff hist +19,963 N Gastronomy and festive material culture Created page with "== 5.5 Gastronomy and material culture of festivals - Sub-index == === 5.5.1 The typical sweets of the Michaelmas festivities === === Sweet rituals of 29 September and 8 May === The feasts dedicated to Saint Michael the Archangel, particularly those of 29 September and 8 May, are traditionally accompanied by the preparation and sharing of ritual sweets, often linked to specific local customs. These sweets not only have gastronomic value, but represent concrete signs of..." current Tag: Visual edit
- 21:3321:33, 1 July 2025 diff hist +18,434 N Musical traditions (hymns, folk songs, religious choirs) Created page with "== 5.4 Musical traditions (hymns, folk songs, religious choirs) == === 5.4.1 Liturgical hymns dedicated to St Michael === ==== Origin and spread of official hymns ==== Liturgical devotion to St Michael the Archangel is very ancient and has been expressed since the origins of the Church through solemn hymns, found in Latin and Oriental breviaries. Hymns dedicated to the Archangel, especially on 29 September (feast of the Holy Archangels) and 8 May (apparition on the Gar..." current Tag: Visual edit
- 21:1121:11, 1 July 2025 diff hist +18,743 N Family and personal devotions Created page with "== 5.3 Family and personal devotions == === 5.3.1 The Archangel protector of home and family === === The presence of St Michael's image in homes === Since antiquity, the image of Saint Michael the Archangel has been considered a powerful sign of spiritual protection, so much so that it occupied a privileged place in the homes of the faithful. In many homes - especially in southern Italy and in rural contexts - one can still find icons, prints, paintings and statuettes..." current Tag: Visual edit
- 12:3712:37, 1 July 2025 diff hist +28,354 N Local religious rites and processions Created page with "== 5.2 Local religious rites and processions == === 5.2.1 The ritual as an expression of popular devotion === === Anthropological and spiritual meaning of ritual === Ritual represents one of the oldest and most profound forms by which human beings attempt to make sense of the sacred and bring order to time and space. From an anthropological point of view, religious rites are not only expressions of belief, but instruments of social cohesion, cultural transmission and t..." current Tag: Visual edit
- 12:0112:01, 1 July 2025 diff hist +26,379 N Micael liturgical calendar Created page with "== 5. Festivals and Popular Traditions == === 5.1 Micael liturgical calendar (29 September, 8 May, etc.) === === 29 September - Feast of the Holy Archangels Michael, Gabriel and Raphael === The date of 29 September is one of the most solemn anniversaries in the Christian calendar, dedicated to the celebration of the three main archangels: Michael, Gabriel and Raphael. Initially, this feast day was exclusively dedicated to St Michael, in memory of the dedication of the..." current Tag: Visual edit
- 11:1711:17, 1 July 2025 diff hist +21,891 N The Micaelic Sacred Line: myth, history and interpretations Created page with "== 4.5 The Micaelic Sacred Line: myth, history and interpretations == === 4.5.1 What is the Sacred Line of San Michele === === Definition and geographical characteristics === St Michael's Sacred Line is a near-perfect geographical alignment connecting seven shrines dedicated to the Archangel Michael, spread between Ireland and Israel. This straight alignment, stretching over 4,000 km, has been interpreted in many ways: as a spiritual axis, as an ancient pilgrimage rout..." current Tag: Visual edit
- 10:5010:50, 1 July 2025 diff hist +22,390 N Tradition of miraculous foundations Created page with "== 4.4 Tradition of miraculous foundations == === 4.4.1 The role of angelic apparitions === ==== Epiphanic narratives and visions: structure and symbolism ==== In the Micaelic cult, angelic apparitions constitute the founding moment of many shrines. Such narratives are often structured according to a recurring pattern: a nocturnal apparition, the transmission of a message by the Archangel Michael and a tangible sign (a cave, a spring, a rock) attesting to his divine p..." current Tag: Visual edit
- 10:1910:19, 1 July 2025 diff hist +25,286 N Sacred architecture and landscapes Created page with "== 4.3 Sacred architecture and landscapes == === 4.3.1 Typical elements of Micaelite architecture === === Heights as chosen places: ascending symbolism === Since antiquity, peaks and heights have been considered privileged meeting places between earth and sky. More than others, Michaelic shrines are often built on mountains, cliffs or promontories, recalling the iconography of the Archangel as guardian and divine sentinel. === Emblematic examples: === Monte Sant'Angel..." current Tag: Visual edit
- 09:2509:25, 1 July 2025 diff hist +27,688 N Other Micael Sites in Europe and the World Created page with "== 4.2 Other Micael Sites in Europe and the World == === 4.2.1 Sacra di San Michele line === ==== Origin and theory of the 'micaelic straight line ==== The 'Sacred Line of St. Michael' is a geographical alignment connecting seven shrines dedicated to the Archangel Michael, stretching from Ireland to Israel. The main shrines along this line are: 1. Skellig Michael (Ireland) 2. St Michael's Mount (Cornwall, United Kingdom) 3. Mont Saint-Michel (France) 4. Sacra di Sa..." current Tag: Visual edit
30 June 2025
- 22:2222:22, 30 June 2025 diff hist +23,701 N Main and International Shrines Created page with "== 4. Places of Worship == === 4.1 Main and International Shrines === Origin and legends of the apparition (Liber de Apparitione) The Sanctuary of St Michael the Archangel in Monte Sant'Angelo, located on the Gargano promontory in Apulia, is one of the oldest places of micaelic cult in Europe. According to tradition, the Archangel Michael appeared four times between 490 and 1656, events narrated in the Liber de apparitione Sancti Michaelis in Monte Gargano, an 8th cent..." current Tag: Visual edit
- 20:5520:55, 30 June 2025 diff hist +189 Famous works of art dedicated to St. Michael No edit summary current Tag: Visual edit
- 17:4917:49, 30 June 2025 diff hist +26,961 N Famous works of art dedicated to St. Michael Created page with "== 3.6 - Famous works of art dedicated to St. Michael == === 3.6.1 - Raphael's Saint Michael === ==== • Analysis of the painting in the Louvre ==== The painting Saint Michael and the Dragon by Raphael Sanzio, painted around 1505, is kept at the Musée du Louvre in Paris. It is a small work (about 30 x 26 cm), executed in oil on panel. The work depicts the Archangel Michael in the act of defeating the dragon, symbol of evil, with an unsheathed sword, as he decisively..." Tag: Visual edit
- 17:3817:38, 30 June 2025 diff hist +16,447 N The Archangel in the minor arts (jewellery, ex-votos, textiles) Created page with "== 3.5 - The Archangel in the minor arts (jewellery, ex-votos, textiles) == === 3.5.1 - Sacred jewellery === === • Processional crosses and reliquaries depicting St Michael === Sacred gold work played a fundamental role in the cult of St Michael Archangel, with the creation of processional crosses and reliquaries of great value. A significant example is the silver processional cross of San Marco in Lamis, a masterpiece of 15th-century Abruzzi goldsmithing, decorated..." current Tag: Visual edit
- 16:4916:49, 30 June 2025 diff hist +20,641 N Iconographic symbolism: attributes and gestures Created page with "== 3.4 - Iconographic symbolism: attributes and gestures == === 3.4.1 - The sword: justice, truth and spiritual combat === ==== • Biblical and apocalyptic origins of the attribute ==== The sword is one of the most distinctive iconographic attributes of Saint Michael the Archangel, symbolising his role as defender of the faith and fighter against evil. In the Apocalypse of John, Michael leads the heavenly hosts in the battle against the dragon, representation of Satan..." current Tag: Visual edit
28 June 2025
- 17:1817:18, 28 June 2025 diff hist +26,135 N Western iconography (mosaics, frescoes, sculptures) Created page with "== 3.3 - Western iconography (mosaics, frescoes, sculptures) == === 3.3.1 - Early Christian and early medieval mosaics === ==== • St Michael in the mosaics of Ravenna ==== Church of San Michele in Africisco Built between 545 and 547 AD during the Justinian era, the Church of San Michele in Africisco in Ravenna was decorated with splendid mosaics. The apse mosaic, now in the Bode Museum in Berlin, depicts the beardless Christ in the centre, holding a long cross and..." current Tag: Visual edit
- 16:3616:36, 28 June 2025 diff hist +23,907 N Eastern iconography (icons, miniatures) Created page with "== 3.2 - Eastern iconography (icons, miniatures) == === 3.2.1 - Byzantine Origins === === Early icons in Late Antiquity and Justinianism === The Eastern iconography of St Michael has its roots in Late Antiquity and was consolidated in the Justinian period (6th century), when the Byzantine Empire developed a profound visual theology. The earliest representations of the Archangel in the Byzantine sphere depict him as an imperial dignitary, adorned with the loros and cruc..." current Tag: Visual edit
- 15:2915:29, 28 June 2025 diff hist +24,424 N Representations of the Archangel in the various epochs Created page with "== 3. Iconography and Sacred Art == === 3.1 Representations of the Archangel in the various epochs === ==== 3.1.1 - Early Christian depictions ==== ==== • Frescoes and graffiti in the catacombs ==== Roman catacombs, such as those of Priscilla and Saints Marcellinus and Peter, preserve some of the oldest artistic evidence of early Christianity. Although direct representations of St Michael the Archangel are rare in this context, early Christian art uses symbols and..." current Tag: Visual edit
- 11:3411:34, 28 June 2025 diff hist +13,660 N Collected oral traditions Created page with "== 2.6 - Collected oral traditions == === 2.6.1 - Popular legends about St Michael === ==== • Apparitions and miracles handed down orally ==== Over the centuries, the figure of Saint Michael the Archangel has been at the centre of numerous popular legends, often transmitted orally, which tell of apparitions and miracles attributed to his intercession. • Monte Sant'Angelo (Apulia): According to tradition, in 1656, during a plague epidemic, Archbishop Alfonso Puccin..." current Tag: Visual edit
- 11:1511:15, 28 June 2025 diff hist +14,586 N Ecclesiastical and State Archives Created page with "== 2.5 - Ecclesiastical and State Archives == === 2.5.1 - Documents preserved in the Vatican archives === ==== • Papal bulls related to Michaelic shrines ==== The Vatican Apostolic Archive contains numerous papal bulls attesting to the importance of sanctuaries dedicated to St Michael the Archangel. These official documents, issued by the popes, concern the foundation, consecration, indulgences and protection of the Michaelic places of worship. For example, the bu..." current Tag: Visual edit
- 10:4010:40, 28 June 2025 diff hist +18,459 N Epigraphic evidence and votive plaques Created page with "== 2.4 - Epigraphic evidence and votive plaques == === 2.4.1 - Early mediaeval epigraphs in micaelic shrines === ==== Rock inscriptions and gravestones near the sanctuary caves ==== Early medieval Micaelian sanctuaries, often located in natural caves, preserve numerous rock inscriptions and votive tablets. These epigraphic testimonies, engraved directly on the rock or on stone slabs, depict prayers, dedications and pilgrims' names, offering valuable information on popu..." current Tag: Visual edit
- 10:0410:04, 28 June 2025 diff hist +16,202 N Liturgical texts and prayers Created page with "== 2.3 - Liturgical texts and prayers == === 2.3.1 - The antiphons and micaelic hymns === ==== Origin and spread of liturgical antiphons ==== Antiphons are short liturgical songs, often taken from the Psalms or other biblical texts, used in the Christian liturgy as refrains. Their origin dates back to Jewish liturgical practices, from which early Christians adopted the tradition of antiphonal singing. Over the centuries, antiphons have spread widely in the Christian li..." current Tag: Visual edit
27 June 2025
- 08:3008:30, 27 June 2025 diff hist +16,562 N Medieval chronicles and hagiographic texts Created page with "== 2.2 - Medieval chronicles and hagiographic texts == === 2.2.1 - The Chronicles of the Micaelian Monasteries === ==== Monte Sant'Angelo, Mont-Saint-Michel, Sacra di San Michele Monte Sant'Angelo (Apulia) ==== The Sanctuary of St Michael the Archangel, located in Monte Sant'Angelo on the Gargano promontory, is one of the oldest places of Michaelic worship in Europe. According to the Liber de apparitione Sancti Michaelis, dating back to the 9th century, the Archangel M..." current Tag: Visual edit
- 07:4607:46, 27 June 2025 diff hist +18,881 N Manuscripts and ancient codices Created page with "== 2. Historical and Documentary Sources == === 2.1 Manuscripts and ancient codices === 2.1.1 - The oldest records of the Micael cult ==== Oriental origins: Greek and Syriac texts ==== The documentary roots of the micaelic cult date back to the 4th century in the Greek and Syriac areas. Among the earliest traces: • The Michaelion at Chalcedon (near Byzantium), built by Constantine the Great, considered one of the oldest shrines dedicated to Michael as a healer. •..." current Tag: Visual edit
26 June 2025
- 19:5619:56, 26 June 2025 diff hist +13,611 N Symbolic and iconographic meanings (sword, scales, dragon) Created page with "== 1.6 Symbolic and iconographic meanings (sword, scales, dragon) == === 1.6.1 - The sword: justice, authority and spiritual struggle === ==== • Biblical origins and theological references ==== The sword is one of the most distinctive attributes of the Archangel Michael. In Revelation (12,7-9), Michael leads the heavenly hosts in the battle against the dragon, symbol of Satan, wielding a sword that represents divine justice and the victory of good over evil. This ins..." current Tag: Visual edit
- 19:3419:34, 26 June 2025 diff hist +13,468 N Michael in the different Christian denominations (Catholic, Orthodox, Protestant) Created page with "== 1.5 Michael in the different Christian denominations == === 1.5.1 - The figure of Michael in the Catholic Church === ==== • Official doctrine and roles of the Archangel ==== In Catholic theology, St Michael the Archangel is recognised as: • Prince of the heavenly militia: defender against the forces of evil. • Guide souls to judgement: accompany souls before God. • Patron of the universal Church: guardian of the Pope and the Blessed Sacrament. These..." current Tag: Visual edit
- 19:1019:10, 26 June 2025 diff hist +16,745 N The role of the Archangel in the struggle between Good and Evil Created page with "== 1.4 The role of the Archangel in the struggle between Good and Evil == === 1.4.1 - The battle in heaven: exegetical reading of Revelation 12 === === The war between Michael and the dragon === In chapter 12 of Revelation, a heavenly war between the Archangel Michael and the dragon is recounted: "A war then broke out in heaven: Michael and his angels fought against the dragon. The dragon fought together with his angels, but they did not prevail and there was no more..." current Tag: Visual edit
- 18:4118:41, 26 June 2025 diff hist +23,195 N Spread of the cult in time and space Created page with "== 1.3 Spread of the cult in time and space == === 1.3.1.1 - First attestations in the Byzantine and Syriac worlds === The cult of St Michael has deep roots in the Christian East, especially in the Greek- and Syriac-speaking areas. The earliest written evidence dates back to the 4th century, but it is likely that devotional practices existed in popular form even earlier. In Syriac tradition, St Michael was considered: • Heavenly physician (in analogy with healing wa..." current Tag: Visual edit
- 18:0418:04, 26 June 2025 diff hist +14,405 N Biblical and apocryphal aspects Created page with "== 1.2 Biblical and apocryphal aspects == === 1.2.1 - St Michael in the Old Testament === ==== Presence and role in the Book of Daniel ==== In the Book of Daniel, the Archangel Michael is mentioned in three key passages, assuming the role of protector and guide of the people of Israel. ==== Daniel 10:13 ==== "But the prince of the kingdom of Persia resisted me for twenty-one days; then Michael, one of the first princes, came to my aid." In this verse, an angel exp..." current Tag: Visual edit
- 17:4117:41, 26 June 2025 diff hist +27,292 N The Archangel Michael in the Christian tradition Created page with "== Memorial Archive of the Micaelic Cult == === THE MICAELIC CULT IN SPACE AND TIME === 1. Introduction to Micael Worship 1.1 The Archangel Michael in the Christian tradition 1.1.1 - Origin of the name and theological significance === Etymology and meaning === The name Michael comes from the Hebrew ???????? (Mîkh?'?l)? and is composed of three elements: • Mi - 'Chi' • Ka - 'like' • El - 'God'. The literal translation is therefore: "Who is like God?" It i..." current Tag: Visual edit