one of the archangels.the leader of the heavenly hosts, and the warrior helping the children of Israel. He came to be regarded as the helper of the church’s armies against the heathen and against the attacks of the Devil. he is mentioned explicitly in Revelation 12:7–12,where he does battle with Satan, and in the Epistle of Jude, where the author denounces heretics by contrasting them with Michael.“Michael, the great prince who protects your people, will arise"