St. Michael Archangel with scales

Archangel Michael – Protector of Heaven and Souls

Archangel Michael is one of the four angels venerated by the Church, along with Gabriel, Raphael, and Uriel. Known as the leader of the heavenly armies, he cast Satan and the fallen angels out of heaven according to the Book of Revelation and is a symbol of divine protection, courage, and justice.

His name, “Mi-ka-el,” means “Who is like God?”, representing his unwavering fight against evil and commitment to divine justice. In religious iconography, he is often depicted as a young warrior angel wielding a sword, shield, and scales, defeating the devil in the form of a dragon.

Archangel Michael is also considered a guardian of souls, weighing human deeds on the Day of Judgment to guide them into the kingdom of heaven.

Significant Appearances

• The Grotto of Monte Sant’Angelo (Italy)
• Castel Sant’Angelo in Rome during the plague
• Mont-Saint-Michel in France
• Visions of Joan of Arc

Hand-carved wooden figures of Archangel Michael are traditionally made in the Val Gardena region of the Dolomites from maple or linden wood. Each statue is a unique piece of religious art, combining spiritual symbolism with masterful craftsmanship.

Iconography & Feast Day

• Depictions: Angel as a young warrior with sword, shield, scales, dragon or devil
• Feast Day: September 29
• Patron of: soldiers, merchants, pharmacists, painters, glassmakers, bankers, cemeteries, religious orders, the dying; protector against plague, lightning, and storms

Available versions and sizes:

natural Natural wood not treated

stained Stained and treated with pastel paints

stained 3 col. Stained with at least 3 shades of color and treated with pastel paints

color Colored with oil paints and gilded with gold leaf

real gold Colored with acrylic colors on a chalk background and gilded with 18 carat gold