St Michael, leader of the angelic host, which comprise seraphim, cherubim, thrones, dominions, virtues, powers, principalities, archangels and angels .

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                may they always help and defend

                                                             us here on earth

"St Michael is known as the helper of armies, guardian of the church, protector of individual Christians 

in the face of evil, and the one who accompanies

 the departed on their journey home. " 
(from the wonderful Lutheran New Book
of Festivals and Commemorations) )