St. Michael the Archangel
Saint Michael is an archangel, a spiritual warrior in the battle of good versus evil. He is often depicted as a soldier in battle armor trampling Satan in the form of a dragon beneath his feet. Saint Michael the archangel is mentioned in the Book of Daniel as the protector of Israel, and so Christians honor him as the defender of the new Israel, the Church of Jesus Christ. He is considered a champion of justice, a healer of the sick, and the guardian of the Church. In art Saint Michael is depicted with a sword, a banner, or scales, and is often shown vanquishing Satan in the form of a dragon. He is remembered on September 29th as his recognized feast day.