Archangel Michael

Archangel MichaelWritten by Hieromonk Andrei Erastov of Jordanville, this Jordanville school icon of the Archangel Michael is a fine example of the contemporary Russian monastic iconographic tradition. The holy Archangel is depicted with the authority and composure of one who has stood in the presence of God since before time began. A quality Damascene Gallery mounted icon of St. Michael ideal as a personal patron icon or a guardian image for a home, a parish, or a

and has formed the prayer of countless Christians across the centuries

the eagle of the Evangelists

O Full of Grace — the Lord is with thee

are depicted together in this mounted icon in the modern Kievan iconographic tradition

bowing in worship before the newly-born Christ Child and His Most Holy Mother

in which the ruler bows before God as the source of all authority

Natalia the Martyr — wife of St

this modern Russian icon of the Archangel Michael presents the great captain of the heavenly armies with regal dignity

The icon of St

and his leadership of the Jerusalem church make him one of the most important figures of the apostolic age

Canonized as passion-bearers

His intercessions are sought by countless faithful throughout the world