Archangel Michael (half-figure) The icon is made using the technique of hot cloisonné enamel, material: cloisonné, base, frame – silver Archangel Michael is considered the patron saint of warriors fighting for a righteous cause. The name Michael means “one who is like God” in Hebrew. In the icons, he appears as a formidable commander (archangel) of the heavenly army – angels and archangels – opposed to the infernal forces of evil.
Before the icon, people pray for protection from robbers, thieves, natural disasters, and war. They ask to be delivered from temptation. Archangel Michael is the patron saint of the city of Kyiv.
