Hand-Painted Mosaic of St. Michael the Archangel, 1950s

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Hand-painted mosaic of Saint Michael the Archangel is the supreme leader of the heavenly host, revered as the prince of … Read more Hand-painted mosaic of Saint Michael the Archangel is the supreme leader of the heavenly host, revered as the prince of the angels faithful to God and the principal defender against the forces of evil. His name derives from the Hebrew expression "Mi-ka-El," which literally means "Who is like God?", a cry of loyalty and a challenge to Lucifer's pride. In biblical and liturgical tradition, he is celebrated along with the other two archangels, Gabriel and Raphael, on September 29th. Height 60 cm, width 42 cm, depth 2 cm. See less