St. Michael the Archangel, defend us in battle. Be our defense against the wickedness and snares of the Devil. May God rebuke him, we humbly pray, and do thou, O Prince of the heavenly hosts ...

St. Michael, the Archangel! Glorious prince, chief and champion of the heavenly hosts; guardian of the souls of men; conqueror of the rebel angels! How beautiful art thou, in thy heaven-made armor.

Saint Michael is also invoked in the famous Archangel Prayer, recited by Catholics worldwide ... military orders and institutions are named after St. Michael, reflecting his status as a patron ...