Monday, June 8, 2009

ICON “Archangel Michael” 12,5x 9,5 in., poplar wood ,gesso, egg tempera, 23k Gold Leaf ,


I have finished writing an Icon of Archangel Michael.

Who is Archangel Michael?

The Archangel Michael is viewed by all three major religions, Judaism, Christianity and Islam as being the greatest of all the Angels. The name Michael translates to “He who is as God.” Michael is considered to be Chief of the Archangels, prince of presence and the Angel of righteousness, mersy sanctification and ruler of the seventh heaven.
Michael is most noted as protector of both the living and dead given the role psychopomp “soul conductor” since the days of captivity.
Most commonly rendered as winged with sword unsheathed and as a warrior of God and slayer of Satan, divine order triumphant over the chaos of darkness.

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