Quiz: Angels

Archangel Michael is the first of the supreme Angels, the proponent of the glory of God. He is often depicted in military vestments with other angels who are loyal to God. Or he is depicted alone in the clothes of a warrior with a sword or spear in his hand, trampling the dragon or the ancient serpent - the devil - with his feet.

So, he is depicted in memory of the fact that once in heaven there was a great confrontation between the Angels - the servants of God and evil spirits - angels who fell away from God and became the servants of Satan.

Sometimes he is depicted with a spear, whose top is adorned with a white banner with a cross. This is a special distinction of Archangel Michael and his host, signifying moral purity and unwavering loyalty to the Heavenly King.