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#LuigiMangione #PatronSaint of #Healthcare
(I do not know the artist or the photographer, apologies)
https://www.ibtimes.co.uk/outrage-mounts-saint-luigi-patron-saint-healthcare-justice-may-face-death-penalty-1729720

#LuigiMangione #PatronSaint of #Healthcare
(I do not know the artist or the photographer, apologies)
https://www.ibtimes.co.uk/outrage-mounts-saint-luigi-patron-saint-healthcare-justice-may-face-death-penalty-1729720

#LuigiMangione #PatronSaint of #Healthcare
(I do not know the artist or the photographer, apologies)
https://www.ibtimes.co.uk/outrage-mounts-saint-luigi-patron-saint-healthcare-justice-may-face-death-penalty-1729720

#LuigiMangione #PatronSaint of #Healthcare
(I do not know the artist or the photographer, apologies)
https://www.ibtimes.co.uk/outrage-mounts-saint-luigi-patron-saint-healthcare-justice-may-face-death-penalty-1729720

Pope Pius X

Born Giuseppe Melchiorre Sarto. He was the Pope of the Catholic Church from August 4, 1903, until his death on August 20, 1914.

He opposed modernist interpretations of Catholic doctrine. He promoted liturgical reforms & Thomist scholastic theology. Thomism is the philosophical & theological school that arose as a legacy of the work & thought of Thomas Aquinas.

He initiated the preparation of the 1917 Code of Canon Law, the 1st comprehensive & systemic work of its kind, which was ultimately announced by his successor. He’s venerated as a saint in the Catholic Church.

He was born in the Austrian Empire to a poor family. He was devoted to the Blessed Virgin Mary under the title of Our Lady of Confidence. His papal encyclical Ad deim illum took on a sense of renewal that was reflected in the motto of his pontificate.

He advanced the Liturgical Movement by formulating the principle of participatio actuosa (active participation of the faithful) in his motu proprio, Tra le sollecitudini (1903). He encouraged the frequent reception of Holy Communion. He lowered the age for First Communion, which would become a lasting innovation of his papacy. It was changed from 12-14 years to around 7 years.

Pius X was known for his firm demeanor & sense of poverty, reflected by his membership in the Third Order of St. Francis. He regularly gave sermons from the pulpit, a rare practice at the time.

After the 1908 Messina earthquake, he filled the Apostolic Palace with refugees, long before the Italian government acted. He rejected any kind of favors for his family, & his close relatives chose to remain in poverty, living near Rome. He also undertook a reform of the Roman Curia with the Apostolic Constitution Sapienti consilio in 1908. An apostolic constitution is the most solemn form of legislation issued by the Pope. It’s 1 of several types of papal bull that can be issued from the Vatican.

After his death, a strong cult of devotion followed, with a reputation for piety & holiness. He was beatified in 1951 & canonized in 1954 by Pope Pius XII. A statue bearing his name stands within St. Peter’s Basilica. His birth town was renamed Riese Pio X after his death. It’s located in northeast Italy in the province of Treviso in the region of Veneto.

He was born in Riese, Kingdom of Lombardy-Venetia, Austrian Empire, on June 2, 1835. He was the 2nd born of 10 kids of Giovanni Battista Sarto, the village postman, & Margherita Sanson. He was baptized on June 3, 1835 (1 day old). The most common (modern) age for the 1st baptism in the Catholic Church is between 6 weeks & 6 months old. In the 1800s, Catholics baptized infants within the 1st 24-48 hours.

As Pope, he rejected any kind of favors for his family: his brother stayed a postal clerk, his favorite nephew stayed on as village priest, & his 3 sisters lived together in humble circumstances in Rome.

In 1850, he received the tonsure from his parish priest. The parish priest wrote to the Cardinal of Venice to secure Sartol/Pius a scholarship to the Seminary of Padua, “where he finished his classical, philosophical & theological studies with distinction.”

On September 18, 1858, Pius was ordained a priest by Giovanni Antonio Farina, Bishop of Treviso (later canonized), & became a chaplain at Tombolo. While there, Pius expanded his knowledge of theology, studying Thomas Aquinas & Canon Law, while carrying out most of the functions of the sickly parish priest Constantini. In Tombolo, Pius’ reputation for holiness grew so much that some people called him “Don Sarto.”

After 1880, Pius taught dogmatic theology & moral theology at the seminary in Treviso. On November 10, 1884, he was appointed Bishop of Mantua by Pope Leo XIII. He was consecrated 6 days later in Rome, in the church of Sant’Apollina alle Terme Neroniane-Alessandrini, by Cardinal Lucido Parocchi, assisted by Pietro Rota & by Giovanni Maria Berengo.

He was appointed to the honorary position of assistant at the pontifical throne on June 19, 1891. Pius required papal dispensation from Pope Leo XIII before episcopal consecration, as he lacked a doctorate, making him the last Pope without a doctorate until Pope Francis. An assistant to the pontifical throne was an ecclesiastical title in the Catholic Church. It was designed for prelates belonging to the Papal Chapel, which stood near the throne of the Pope at solemn functions.

Pope Leo XIII made Pius a cardinal of the order of Cardinal priests in a secret priests in a secret meeting (consistory) on June 12, 1893. In a public meeting (consistory) on June 15, 1893, the Pope gave him his cardinal’s red hat (galero), appointed him the titular church of San Bernardo alle Terme, & appointed him Patriarch of Venice.

This created a problem as the reunified Italian government claimed the right to nominate the Patriarch. Since the previous sovereign (the Emperor of Austria) has exercised that power. The poor relations between the Roman Curia & the Italian civil government since the annexation of the Papal States in 1870 placed additional strain on the appointment. Pius was finally allowed to have the patriarchy in 1894. He was formally enthroned on November 24, 1894.

Pope Leo XIII died on July 20, 1903. At the end of the month, the conclave convened to elect his successor. Pius had 0 desire for the papacy. According to historians, the favorite was the pope’s secretary of state, Cardinal Mariano Rampolla. On the 1st ballot, Rampolla received 24 votes, a man named Gotti had 17 votes, & Pius got 5 votes. On the 2nd ballot, Rampolla had gained 5 votes, as did Pius.

The next day, it seemed that Rampolla would be elected. However, the Polish Cardinal Jan Puzyna de Kosielsko from Krakow, in the name of Emperor Franz Joseph of Austria-Hungary, proclaimed a veto (jus exclusivae) against Rampolla’s election. Many protested in the conclave. It was even suggested to disregard the veto. Emperor Franz Joseph was also the 1 who triggered the events of WWI.

However, the 3rd vote had already begun. This resulted in no clear winner but increased support for Pius, with 21 votes. The 4th vote showed Rampolla with 30 votes & Pius with 24 votes. The following morning, the 5th vote gave Rampolla 10 votes, Gotti with 2 votes, & Pius with 50 votes. On August 4, 1903, Pius was elected to the pontificate. This marked the last known exercise of a papal veto by a Catholic monarch.

In 1904, Pope Pius X formally abolished the jus exclusivae through the constitution Commissum Nobis. Any monarch or government official who attempts to submit a veto or interfere in a papal election faces automatic excommunication (latae sententiae).

Historically, the “right” was only ever claimed by the monarchs of Spain, France, & Austria. Smaller principalities like Monaco, Liechtenstein, or Luxembourg never held or claimed this privilege. Therefore, King Felipe VI of Spain is the only current monarch whose ancestors historically used the veto. But he has no legal or ecclesiastical right to do so today.

At 1st, Pius declined the nomination, feeling unworthy. With the Cardinals asking him to reconsider, he went into solitude in the Pauline Chapel. After deep prayer, he accepted the position. Cardinal Luigi Macchi announced Pius’ election around 12:10 pm.

He took the papal name of Pius X. This was out of respect for his recent predecessors of the same name, particularly Pope Pius IX (who had fought against theological liberals & for papal supremacy). Pius X’s traditional coronation took place on the following Sunday, August 9, 1903.

Pius X beatified a total of 131 individuals & canonized 4. One of the most famous people he beatified was THE Joan of Arc in 1909. And in 1908, Pope Pius X named John Chrysostom a patron saint of preachers.

In 1913, Pope Pius X suffered a heart attack. In 1914, he fell ill on the Feast of the Assumption of Mary (August 15, 1914). He wouldn’t recover. The Pope, shortly after, received the Last Rites & eventually the disease, which he’d been suffering, extended to the bronchial tree, resulting in pneumonia that killed him.

He passed away at 1:20 pm on August 20, 1914. This was on the very day when German forces marched into Brussels. His sister, Anna, was praying at his bedside when Pius X passed away. His last act of life was to kiss the little crucifix that he’d clasped in his hands.

He was buried in a simple & unadorned tomb in the crypt below St. Peter’s Basilica. His body was laid in state on August 21 in red pontifical vestments & then interred following the Requiem Mass, following his coffin lying in state on a large catafalque in the Sistine Chapel. A catafalque is the raised platform that supports the casket, coffin, or body of a dead person.

On May 29, 1944, the body of Pius X was exhumed for inspection as part of the beatification process. During which the remains were found to be miraculously incorrupt. After the examination & the end of the apostolic process towards Pius X’s cause, Pius XII bestowed the title of Venerable Servant of God upon Pius X.

Following this, the process towards beatification began. His beatification took place on June 3, 1951. On May 29, 1954, Pius X was canonized. Pius X became the 1st Pope since Pius V (1712) to be canonized.

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@FotoVorschlag 'Museum' From Old Uppsala Museum. A sculpture of Erik Jedvardsson. King during the second half of the 1150s. According to legend he was murdered when leaving church after a mass. He is a Swedish national saint and the patron saint of Stockholm. Feels a little odd to see him portrayed with his head still attached; on the Stockholm coat of arms and the flag of Stockholm only his head is included (since he was beheaded).
#FotoVorschlag #Museum #StErik #PatronSaint #Stockholm #Sweden

@FotoVorschlag 'Museum' From Old Uppsala Museum. A sculpture of Erik Jedvardsson. King during the second half of the 1150s. According to legend he was murdered when leaving church after a mass. He is a Swedish national saint and the patron saint of Stockholm. Feels a little odd to see him portrayed with his head still attached; on the Stockholm coat of arms and the flag of Stockholm only his head is included (since he was beheaded).
#FotoVorschlag #Museum #StErik #PatronSaint #Stockholm #Sweden

@FotoVorschlag 'Museum' From Old Uppsala Museum. A sculpture of Erik Jedvardsson. King during the second half of the 1150s. According to legend he was murdered when leaving church after a mass. He is a Swedish national saint and the patron saint of Stockholm. Feels a little odd to see him portrayed with his head still attached; on the Stockholm coat of arms and the flag of Stockholm only his head is included (since he was beheaded).
#FotoVorschlag #Museum #StErik #PatronSaint #Stockholm #Sweden

@FotoVorschlag 'Museum' From Old Uppsala Museum. A sculpture of Erik Jedvardsson. King during the second half of the 1150s. According to legend he was murdered when leaving church after a mass. He is a Swedish national saint and the patron saint of Stockholm. Feels a little odd to see him portrayed with his head still attached; on the Stockholm coat of arms and the flag of Stockholm only his head is included (since he was beheaded).
#FotoVorschlag #Museum #StErik #PatronSaint #Stockholm #Sweden

@FotoVorschlag 'Museum' From Old Uppsala Museum. A sculpture of Erik Jedvardsson. King during the second half of the 1150s. According to legend he was murdered when leaving church after a mass. He is a Swedish national saint and the patron saint of Stockholm. Feels a little odd to see him portrayed with his head still attached; on the Stockholm coat of arms and the flag of Stockholm only his head is included (since he was beheaded).
#FotoVorschlag #Museum #StErik #PatronSaint #Stockholm #Sweden

Archangel Michael

Also called Michael the Taxiarch. A taxiarch is used in the Greek language to mean “brigadier,” or a commander of a company. In Greek Orthodoxy, it refers to the Archangels Michael or Gabriel as leaders of the heavenly hosts.

Michael is an archangel & warrior of God in Christianity, Islam, & Judaism. The earliest surviving mentions of his name are in the 2nd or 3rd centuries BC Jewish works, often but not always apocalyptic. In these works, he’s the chief of the angels & archangels. He’s the guardian prince of Israel & is responsible for the care of the people of Israel.

Christianity conserved nearly all of Jewish traditions concerning him. He’s mentioned explicitly in Revelation 12:7-12, where he does battle with Satan, & in the Epistle of Jude, where the archangel & the devil have an argument over the body of Moses.

The Book of Enoch lists Michael as 1 of 7 archangels. The remaining names are: Uriel, Raguel, Raphael, Sariel, Gabriel, & Remiel. He’s mentioned again in the last chapters of the Book of Daniel, a Jewish apocalypse composed in the 2nd century BC, in which a man clothed in linen tells Daniel that he & “Michael, your prince” are engaged in a battle with the “prince of Persia,” after which, at the end-time, “Michael, the great prince who protects your people, will arise.”

Enoch was instrumental in establishing the pre-eminent place of Michael among the angels & archangels. In later Jewish works, he’s said to be their chief, mediating the Torah, & standing at the right hand of the throne of God.

In the traditions of the Qumran community, he defends, or leads, the people of God in the end-time battle. In other writings, he’s responsible for the care of Israel & acts as commander of the heavenly armies. He’s Israel’s advocate, contesting Satan’s claim to the body of Moses.

He intercedes between God & humanity & serves as High Priest in the heavenly sanctuary. (So would this make him Aaron’s equal? We’re sincerely asking. Let us know your take in the comments.) He accompanies the souls of the righteous dead to Paradise.

The 7 archangels (or 4, as traditions differ, but always include Michael) were associated with the branches of the menorah, the sacred 7-branched lamp stand in the Temple, as the 7 spirits before the throne of God. This is reflected in the Book of Revelation 4:5. Michael is mentioned explicitly in Revelation 12:7-12, where he does battle with Satan & casts him out of heaven so that he no longer has that exclusive access to God as accuser (his former role in the Old Testament).

Satan’s fall at the coming of Jesus marks the separation of the New Testament from Judaism. In Luke 22:31, Jesus tells Peter that Satan has asked God for permission to “sift” the disciples, the goal being to accuse them. But the accusation by Jesus, who thus takes on the role played by angels, & especially by Michael, in Judaism.

Michael is mentioned by anem for the 2nd time in the Epistle of Jude, which is an impassioned plea for the believers to engage in battle against the incursion of the error. In verses 9-10, the author denounces the heretics by contrasting them with the archangel Michael, who, in disputing with Satan over the body of Moses.

According to rabbinic tradition, Michael acted as the advocate of Israel. Sometimes he had to fight with the princes of other nations (Daniel 10:13), & particularly with the angel Samael, Israel’s accuser. Their hostility dates from the time Samael was thrown from heaven & tried to drag Michael down with him, requiring God’s intervention.

The rabbis declare that Michael came into his role as defender at the time of the biblical patriarchs. Rabbi Eliezer ben Jacob said Michael rescued Abraham from the furnace into which he’d been thrown by Nimrod. Some say he was the “one that had escaped” (Genesis 14:13), who told Abraham that Lot had been taken captive & who protected Sarah from defilement by Abimelech.

Michael prevented Isaac’s being sacrificed by his dad by substituting a ram in his place. He saved Jacob, while still in his mom’s womb, from death at the hands of Samuel. Michael later prevented Laban from hurting Jacob. The midrash Exodus Rabbah holds that Michael exercised his function as an advocate of Israel at the time of the Exodus & destroyed Sennacherib’s army.

Epiphanius of Salamis (circa 310-circa 320-403), in his Coptic-Arabic Hexaemeron, referred to Michael as a replacement of Satan. Accordingly, after Satan fell, Michael was appointed to the function Satan served when he was still 1 of the noble angels.

A painting of Michael slaying a serpent became a major art piece at the Michaelion after Constantine defeated Licinius near there in 324. This contributed to the standard iconography that developed of Michael as a warrior saint slaying a dragon. The Michaelion was a magnificent church & in time became a model for hundreds of other churches in Eastern Christianity.

In the 4th century, St. Basil the Great’s homily, De Angelis, St. Michael over all the angels. He was called “Archangel” because he heralds other angels, the title archangelos applied to him in Jude 1:9. The angelology of Pseudo-Dionysius, which was widely read as of the 6th century, gave Michael a rank in the hierarchy of angels.

Later, in the 13th century, others such as Bonventure believed him to be Prince of the Seraphim, the 1st of the 9 angelic orders. According to Thomas Aquinas, Michael is the Prince of the last & lowest choir, the Angels.

Catholics often refer to Michael as “Holy Michael, the Archangel” or “St. Michael.” He’s generally referred to in Christian liturgies as “St. Michael,” as in the Litany of the Saints. In a shortened archangel, is mentioned by name, omitting Saints Gabriel & Raphael.

In Roman Catholic teachings, St. Michael has 4 main roles or offices. His 1st role is the leader of the Army of God & the leader of celestial forces in triumphing over the powers of Hell. He’s viewed as the angelic model for the virtues of the “spiritual warrior,” his conflict with evil taken as “the battle within.”

The 2nd & 3rd roles of Michael in Catholic teachings deal with death. In his 2nd role, he’s the angel of death, carrying the souls of Christians to Heaven. In his 3rd role, he weighs souls on his perfectly balanced scales. The scales are a common object he holds in art.

In his 4th role, St. Michael, the special patron of the Chosen People in the Old Testament, is also Guardian of the Church. St. Michael was revered by the military orders of knights during the Middle Ages. The names of villages around the Bay of Biscay reflect this history.

The Eastern Orthodox give Michael the title Archistrategos, or “Supreme Commander of the Heavenly Hosts.” The Eastern Orthodox pray to their guardian angels & above all, to Michael & Gabriel. The Eastern Orthodox have always had a strong devotion to angels. In modern times, they’re referred to by the term “Bodiless Powers.” Several feasts dedicated to Archangel Michael are celebrated by the Eastern Orthodox throughout the year.

In Russia, many monasteries, cathedrals, courts, & merchant churches are dedicated to the Chief Commander Michael. Most Russian cities have a church or chapel dedicated to the archangel Michael. In Ukraine, the archangel Michael is the patron saint of Kyiv. He became popular from the time of Prince Vsevolod of Kyivan Rus’.

While in the Serbian Orthodox Church, St. Sava has a special role as the establisher of its autocephaly & largest Belgrade church devoted to him, the capital Belgrade’s Orthodox cathedral, the see church of the patriarch, is devoted to Michael.

The place of Michael in the Coptic Church of Alexandra is as a saintly intercessor. He’s the 1 who presents to God the prayers of the just, who accompanies the souls of the dead to Heaven, who defeats the devil. He’s celebrated liturgically on the 12th of each Coptic month.

In Alexandria, a church was dedicated to him in the early 4th century on the 12th of the month of Paoni. The 12th month of Hathor is the celebration of Michael’s appointment in Heaven, where Michael became the chief of the angels.

Seventh-Day Adventists believe that “Michael” is but 1 of many titles applied to the pre-existent Christ, or Son of God. According to Adventist theology, Michael was/is considered the “Eternal Word,” & the 1 by whom all things were created. The Word was then born, incarnated as Jesus.

They believe that the name “Michael” signifies “One Who Is Like God” & that, as the “Archangel” or “chief or head of the angels,” he led the angels; thus, the statement in Revelation 12:7-9 refers to Jesus as Michael.

Jehovah’s Witnesses believe that Michael is another name for Jesus in Heaven, in His pre-human & post-resurrection existence. They say the definite article in Jude 9 identifies Michael as the only archangel. They consider Michael to be synonymous with Christ, described in 1 Thessalonians 4:16: “with a cry of command, with the voice of an archangel, & with the sound of the trumpet.”

They believe the prominent roles assigned to Michael in Daniel 12:1, Revelation 12:7, Revelation 16, & Revelation 19:14 are identical to Jesus’ roles, being the 1 chosen to lead God’s people & as the only 1 who “stands up,” identifying the 2 as the same spirit being.

Because they identify Michael with Jesus, he’s considered the 1st & greatest of all God’s heavenly “sons,” God’s chief messenger, who takes the lead in vindicating God’s sovereignty, sanctifying his name, fighting the wicked forces of Satan & protecting God’s covenant people on earth. Jehovah’s Witnesses also identify Michael with the “Angel of the Lord” who led & protected the Israelites in the wilderness.

Members of the Mormon Church believe that Michael is Adam (of Adam & Eve fame), the Ancient of Days (Daniel 7), a prince, & the patriarch of the human family. They also hold that Michael assisted Jehovah (the pre-mortal form of Jesus) in the creation of the world under the direction of God the Father (Elohim). Under the direction of the Father, Michael also cast Satan out of Heaven.

In Islam, Mika’il (Michael) is 1 of 4 archangels along with Jibril (Gabriel, whom he’s often paired with), Israfil (trumpeter angel) & ‘Azra’il (angel of death). In other Islamic literature, Michael is associated with mercy. He asks God for forgiveness for humans & is 1 of the 1st angels who obeyed God’s orders to bow before Adam.

From the tears of Michael, angels of mercy are created as his helpers. Like Gabriel, with whom he’s often mentioned together, Michael is also a messenger. While Gabriel delivers messages from Heaven to humans, Michael delivers messages to the angelic world.

As the angel to execute God’s providence, he’s also associated with natural phenomena & causes rain upon the lands. Unlike Christian traditions, Michael is rarely shown as a warrior-angel, with a few references to the Battle of Badr by Suyuti as an exception.

The Miraj literature on occasion mentions both Gabriel & Michael as 2 angels who showed Muhammad Paradise & Hell. He’s mentioned in Shia supplication (Dua), reportedly handed down by the 6th Imam Ja’far al-Sadiq, in the prayers for blessings for the Bearers of the Throne.

The figures of Michael & Gabriel/Jibril serve as dual pillars of angelology. While they show up in the same texts, their “personalities” & mythological roles are distinct. Michael is the celestial soldier & protector. While Gabriel is the bridge between the divine mind & the human ear.

The name Michael (Mikha’el) translates from Hebrew as a rhetorical question: “Who is like God?” This name is actually a battle cry used during the primordial war in Heaven.

In the Book of Daniel, Michael is described as the “Great Prince” who stands guard over the people of Israel. Jewish Midrash expands on this. It suggests that Michael is the high priest of the Heavenly Temple. When other nations’ guardian angels argue against Israel, Michael acts as the defense in the celestial courtroom. Because after all, God is the judge of all.

Michael’s most iconic role comes from the Book of Revelation. Here, he leads an army of God against the Dragon (a.k.a. Satan). He’s almost always dressed in Roman/Medieval armor, standing over a defeated demon/dragon, holding a spear/sword.

In Catholic traditions, Michael has a secondary role as the Psychopomp. A Psychopomp is a conductor or a guide of souls. The 1 who “weighs” souls at the moment of death. This is why he’s sometimes shown with scales.

In Islamic tradition, Mikail (Michael) is 1 of 4 archangels. While Jibril feeds the soul (through revelation), Mikail is the Angel of Sustenance. He’s responsible for the forces of nature, specifically rain & lightning. Legends say he’s so moved by the majesty of God that he hasn’t smiled since the creation of Hell.

In the United States, Michael is the patron saint of paratroopers, police officers, & the military.

In the General Roman Calendar, the Anglican Calendar of Saints, & the Lutheran Calendar of Saints, Michael’s feast day is Michaelmas Day (September 29). The day is also the feast day of St. Gabriel & Raphael, in the General Roman Calendar & the Feast of St. Michael & All Angels in the Church of England.

In the Eastern Orthodox Church, St. Michael’s principal feast day is November 8. November 21, if they’re using the Gregorian calendar. Honoring him along with the rest of the “Bodiless Powers of Heaven” (angels) as their Supreme Commander, & the Miracle at Chonae is celebrated on September 6.

In the Coptic Orthodox Church, the main feast day is on 12 Hathor (between November 9 & December 9) & 12 Paoni (between June 8 & July 7). He is celebrated liturgically on the 12th of each Coptic month.

On April 7, the Oriental Orthodox Church commemorates the deliverance of the prophet Jeremiah from prison by Michael.

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Archangel Michael

Also called Michael the Taxiarch. A taxiarch is used in the Greek language to mean “brigadier,” or a commander of a company. In Greek Orthodoxy, it refers to the Archangels Michael or Gabriel as leaders of the heavenly hosts.

Michael is an archangel & warrior of God in Christianity, Islam, & Judaism. The earliest surviving mentions of his name are in the 2nd or 3rd centuries BC Jewish works, often but not always apocalyptic. In these works, he’s the chief of the angels & archangels. He’s the guardian prince of Israel & is responsible for the care of the people of Israel.

Christianity conserved nearly all of Jewish traditions concerning him. He’s mentioned explicitly in Revelation 12:7-12, where he does battle with Satan, & in the Epistle of Jude, where the archangel & the devil have an argument over the body of Moses.

The Book of Enoch lists Michael as 1 of 7 archangels. The remaining names are: Uriel, Raguel, Raphael, Sariel, Gabriel, & Remiel. He’s mentioned again in the last chapters of the Book of Daniel, a Jewish apocalypse composed in the 2nd century BC, in which a man clothed in linen tells Daniel that he & “Michael, your prince” are engaged in a battle with the “prince of Persia,” after which, at the end-time, “Michael, the great prince who protects your people, will arise.”

Enoch was instrumental in establishing the pre-eminent place of Michael among the angels & archangels. In later Jewish works, he’s said to be their chief, mediating the Torah, & standing at the right hand of the throne of God.

In the traditions of the Qumran community, he defends, or leads, the people of God in the end-time battle. In other writings, he’s responsible for the care of Israel & acts as commander of the heavenly armies. He’s Israel’s advocate, contesting Satan’s claim to the body of Moses.

He intercedes between God & humanity & serves as High Priest in the heavenly sanctuary. (So would this make him Aaron’s equal? We’re sincerely asking. Let us know your take in the comments.) He accompanies the souls of the righteous dead to Paradise.

The 7 archangels (or 4, as traditions differ, but always include Michael) were associated with the branches of the menorah, the sacred 7-branched lamp stand in the Temple, as the 7 spirits before the throne of God. This is reflected in the Book of Revelation 4:5. Michael is mentioned explicitly in Revelation 12:7-12, where he does battle with Satan & casts him out of heaven so that he no longer has that exclusive access to God as accuser (his former role in the Old Testament).

Satan’s fall at the coming of Jesus marks the separation of the New Testament from Judaism. In Luke 22:31, Jesus tells Peter that Satan has asked God for permission to “sift” the disciples, the goal being to accuse them. But the accusation by Jesus, who thus takes on the role played by angels, & especially by Michael, in Judaism.

Michael is mentioned by anem for the 2nd time in the Epistle of Jude, which is an impassioned plea for the believers to engage in battle against the incursion of the error. In verses 9-10, the author denounces the heretics by contrasting them with the archangel Michael, who, in disputing with Satan over the body of Moses.

According to rabbinic tradition, Michael acted as the advocate of Israel. Sometimes he had to fight with the princes of other nations (Daniel 10:13), & particularly with the angel Samael, Israel’s accuser. Their hostility dates from the time Samael was thrown from heaven & tried to drag Michael down with him, requiring God’s intervention.

The rabbis declare that Michael came into his role as defender at the time of the biblical patriarchs. Rabbi Eliezer ben Jacob said Michael rescued Abraham from the furnace into which he’d been thrown by Nimrod. Some say he was the “one that had escaped” (Genesis 14:13), who told Abraham that Lot had been taken captive & who protected Sarah from defilement by Abimelech.

Michael prevented Isaac’s being sacrificed by his dad by substituting a ram in his place. He saved Jacob, while still in his mom’s womb, from death at the hands of Samuel. Michael later prevented Laban from hurting Jacob. The midrash Exodus Rabbah holds that Michael exercised his function as an advocate of Israel at the time of the Exodus & destroyed Sennacherib’s army.

Epiphanius of Salamis (circa 310-circa 320-403), in his Coptic-Arabic Hexaemeron, referred to Michael as a replacement of Satan. Accordingly, after Satan fell, Michael was appointed to the function Satan served when he was still 1 of the noble angels.

A painting of Michael slaying a serpent became a major art piece at the Michaelion after Constantine defeated Licinius near there in 324. This contributed to the standard iconography that developed of Michael as a warrior saint slaying a dragon. The Michaelion was a magnificent church & in time became a model for hundreds of other churches in Eastern Christianity.

In the 4th century, St. Basil the Great’s homily, De Angelis, St. Michael over all the angels. He was called “Archangel” because he heralds other angels, the title archangelos applied to him in Jude 1:9. The angelology of Pseudo-Dionysius, which was widely read as of the 6th century, gave Michael a rank in the hierarchy of angels.

Later, in the 13th century, others such as Bonventure believed him to be Prince of the Seraphim, the 1st of the 9 angelic orders. According to Thomas Aquinas, Michael is the Prince of the last & lowest choir, the Angels.

Catholics often refer to Michael as “Holy Michael, the Archangel” or “St. Michael.” He’s generally referred to in Christian liturgies as “St. Michael,” as in the Litany of the Saints. In a shortened archangel, is mentioned by name, omitting Saints Gabriel & Raphael.

In Roman Catholic teachings, St. Michael has 4 main roles or offices. His 1st role is the leader of the Army of God & the leader of celestial forces in triumphing over the powers of Hell. He’s viewed as the angelic model for the virtues of the “spiritual warrior,” his conflict with evil taken as “the battle within.”

The 2nd & 3rd roles of Michael in Catholic teachings deal with death. In his 2nd role, he’s the angel of death, carrying the souls of Christians to Heaven. In his 3rd role, he weighs souls on his perfectly balanced scales. The scales are a common object he holds in art.

In his 4th role, St. Michael, the special patron of the Chosen People in the Old Testament, is also Guardian of the Church. St. Michael was revered by the military orders of knights during the Middle Ages. The names of villages around the Bay of Biscay reflect this history.

The Eastern Orthodox give Michael the title Archistrategos, or “Supreme Commander of the Heavenly Hosts.” The Eastern Orthodox pray to their guardian angels & above all, to Michael & Gabriel. The Eastern Orthodox have always had a strong devotion to angels. In modern times, they’re referred to by the term “Bodiless Powers.” Several feasts dedicated to Archangel Michael are celebrated by the Eastern Orthodox throughout the year.

In Russia, many monasteries, cathedrals, courts, & merchant churches are dedicated to the Chief Commander Michael. Most Russian cities have a church or chapel dedicated to the archangel Michael. In Ukraine, the archangel Michael is the patron saint of Kyiv. He became popular from the time of Prince Vsevolod of Kyivan Rus’.

While in the Serbian Orthodox Church, St. Sava has a special role as the establisher of its autocephaly & largest Belgrade church devoted to him, the capital Belgrade’s Orthodox cathedral, the see church of the patriarch, is devoted to Michael.

The place of Michael in the Coptic Church of Alexandra is as a saintly intercessor. He’s the 1 who presents to God the prayers of the just, who accompanies the souls of the dead to Heaven, who defeats the devil. He’s celebrated liturgically on the 12th of each Coptic month.

In Alexandria, a church was dedicated to him in the early 4th century on the 12th of the month of Paoni. The 12th month of Hathor is the celebration of Michael’s appointment in Heaven, where Michael became the chief of the angels.

Seventh-Day Adventists believe that “Michael” is but 1 of many titles applied to the pre-existent Christ, or Son of God. According to Adventist theology, Michael was/is considered the “Eternal Word,” & the 1 by whom all things were created. The Word was then born, incarnated as Jesus.

They believe that the name “Michael” signifies “One Who Is Like God” & that, as the “Archangel” or “chief or head of the angels,” he led the angels; thus, the statement in Revelation 12:7-9 refers to Jesus as Michael.

Jehovah’s Witnesses believe that Michael is another name for Jesus in Heaven, in His pre-human & post-resurrection existence. They say the definite article in Jude 9 identifies Michael as the only archangel. They consider Michael to be synonymous with Christ, described in 1 Thessalonians 4:16: “with a cry of command, with the voice of an archangel, & with the sound of the trumpet.”

They believe the prominent roles assigned to Michael in Daniel 12:1, Revelation 12:7, Revelation 16, & Revelation 19:14 are identical to Jesus’ roles, being the 1 chosen to lead God’s people & as the only 1 who “stands up,” identifying the 2 as the same spirit being.

Because they identify Michael with Jesus, he’s considered the 1st & greatest of all God’s heavenly “sons,” God’s chief messenger, who takes the lead in vindicating God’s sovereignty, sanctifying his name, fighting the wicked forces of Satan & protecting God’s covenant people on earth. Jehovah’s Witnesses also identify Michael with the “Angel of the Lord” who led & protected the Israelites in the wilderness.

Members of the Mormon Church believe that Michael is Adam (of Adam & Eve fame), the Ancient of Days (Daniel 7), a prince, & the patriarch of the human family. They also hold that Michael assisted Jehovah (the pre-mortal form of Jesus) in the creation of the world under the direction of God the Father (Elohim). Under the direction of the Father, Michael also cast Satan out of Heaven.

In Islam, Mika’il (Michael) is 1 of 4 archangels along with Jibril (Gabriel, whom he’s often paired with), Israfil (trumpeter angel) & ‘Azra’il (angel of death). In other Islamic literature, Michael is associated with mercy. He asks God for forgiveness for humans & is 1 of the 1st angels who obeyed God’s orders to bow before Adam.

From the tears of Michael, angels of mercy are created as his helpers. Like Gabriel, with whom he’s often mentioned together, Michael is also a messenger. While Gabriel delivers messages from Heaven to humans, Michael delivers messages to the angelic world.

As the angel to execute God’s providence, he’s also associated with natural phenomena & causes rain upon the lands. Unlike Christian traditions, Michael is rarely shown as a warrior-angel, with a few references to the Battle of Badr by Suyuti as an exception.

The Miraj literature on occasion mentions both Gabriel & Michael as 2 angels who showed Muhammad Paradise & Hell. He’s mentioned in Shia supplication (Dua), reportedly handed down by the 6th Imam Ja’far al-Sadiq, in the prayers for blessings for the Bearers of the Throne.

The figures of Michael & Gabriel/Jibril serve as dual pillars of angelology. While they show up in the same texts, their “personalities” & mythological roles are distinct. Michael is the celestial soldier & protector. While Gabriel is the bridge between the divine mind & the human ear.

The name Michael (Mikha’el) translates from Hebrew as a rhetorical question: “Who is like God?” This name is actually a battle cry used during the primordial war in Heaven.

In the Book of Daniel, Michael is described as the “Great Prince” who stands guard over the people of Israel. Jewish Midrash expands on this. It suggests that Michael is the high priest of the Heavenly Temple. When other nations’ guardian angels argue against Israel, Michael acts as the defense in the celestial courtroom. Because after all, God is the judge of all.

Michael’s most iconic role comes from the Book of Revelation. Here, he leads an army of God against the Dragon (a.k.a. Satan). He’s almost always dressed in Roman/Medieval armor, standing over a defeated demon/dragon, holding a spear/sword.

In Catholic traditions, Michael has a secondary role as the Psychopomp. A Psychopomp is a conductor or a guide of souls. The 1 who “weighs” souls at the moment of death. This is why he’s sometimes shown with scales.

In Islamic tradition, Mikail (Michael) is 1 of 4 archangels. While Jibril feeds the soul (through revelation), Mikail is the Angel of Sustenance. He’s responsible for the forces of nature, specifically rain & lightning. Legends say he’s so moved by the majesty of God that he hasn’t smiled since the creation of Hell.

In the United States, Michael is the patron saint of paratroopers, police officers, & the military.

In the General Roman Calendar, the Anglican Calendar of Saints, & the Lutheran Calendar of Saints, Michael’s feast day is Michaelmas Day (September 29). The day is also the feast day of St. Gabriel & Raphael, in the General Roman Calendar & the Feast of St. Michael & All Angels in the Church of England.

In the Eastern Orthodox Church, St. Michael’s principal feast day is November 8. November 21, if they’re using the Gregorian calendar. Honoring him along with the rest of the “Bodiless Powers of Heaven” (angels) as their Supreme Commander, & the Miracle at Chonae is celebrated on September 6.

In the Coptic Orthodox Church, the main feast day is on 12 Hathor (between November 9 & December 9) & 12 Paoni (between June 8 & July 7). He is celebrated liturgically on the 12th of each Coptic month.

On April 7, the Oriental Orthodox Church commemorates the deliverance of the prophet Jeremiah from prison by Michael.

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This just made an episode of Psych so much more hilarious

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This just made an episode of Psych so much more hilarious

#PatronSaint #StBonaventure #pooping

@spiegelmama
This just made an episode of Psych so much more hilarious

#PatronSaint #StBonaventure #pooping

@spiegelmama
This just made an episode of Psych so much more hilarious

#PatronSaint #StBonaventure #pooping

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This just made an episode of Psych so much more hilarious

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Spotted this stained glass window in St Mark's Church, Millfield in Sunderland on a Heritage Open Day visit.
Portraying England's patron St George attempting to fight off a fearsome-looking dragon.
Although St George never actually set foot in England, his reputation for virtue and holiness had spread far and wide across Europe.
St George's feast day, the 23rd April, began to be celebrated in England from the 9th century onwards and following the 'Battle of Agincourt' in 1415, St George's Day became one of the most important feast days in the English calendar.
#stgeorgesday #england #sunderland #stainedglass #patronsaint #photography

Spotted this stained glass window in St Mark's Church, Millfield in Sunderland on a Heritage Open Day visit.
Portraying England's patron St George attempting to fight off a fearsome-looking dragon.
Although St George never actually set foot in England, his reputation for virtue and holiness had spread far and wide across Europe.
St George's feast day, the 23rd April, began to be celebrated in England from the 9th century onwards and following the 'Battle of Agincourt' in 1415, St George's Day became one of the most important feast days in the English calendar.
#stgeorgesday #england #sunderland #stainedglass #patronsaint #photography

Spotted this stained glass window in St Mark's Church, Millfield in Sunderland on a Heritage Open Day visit.
Portraying England's patron St George attempting to fight off a fearsome-looking dragon.
Although St George never actually set foot in England, his reputation for virtue and holiness had spread far and wide across Europe.
St George's feast day, the 23rd April, began to be celebrated in England from the 9th century onwards and following the 'Battle of Agincourt' in 1415, St George's Day became one of the most important feast days in the English calendar.
#stgeorgesday #england #sunderland #stainedglass #patronsaint #photography

Spotted this stained glass window in St Mark's Church, Millfield in Sunderland on a Heritage Open Day visit.
Portraying England's patron St George attempting to fight off a fearsome-looking dragon.
Although St George never actually set foot in England, his reputation for virtue and holiness had spread far and wide across Europe.
St George's feast day, the 23rd April, began to be celebrated in England from the 9th century onwards and following the 'Battle of Agincourt' in 1415, St George's Day became one of the most important feast days in the English calendar.
#stgeorgesday #england #sunderland #stainedglass #patronsaint #photography

Spotted this stained glass window in St Mark's Church, Millfield in Sunderland on a Heritage Open Day visit.
Portraying England's patron St George attempting to fight off a fearsome-looking dragon.
Although St George never actually set foot in England, his reputation for virtue and holiness had spread far and wide across Europe.
St George's feast day, the 23rd April, began to be celebrated in England from the 9th century onwards and following the 'Battle of Agincourt' in 1415, St George's Day became one of the most important feast days in the English calendar.
#stgeorgesday #england #sunderland #stainedglass #patronsaint #photography

Here's a painting of St. Nick I did, tons of fun working on it! :D

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#portrait #digitalpainting #digitalportrait #fantasyportrait
#artstudiopro #art #digitalpainting #study #saint #saintnicolas #holy #halo #muscle #patronsaint

Here's a painting of St. Nick I did, tons of fun working on it! :D

#digitalart #digitalpainting #colour #colourstudy
#portrait #digitalpainting #digitalportrait #fantasyportrait
#artstudiopro #art #digitalpainting #study #saint #saintnicolas #holy #halo #muscle #patronsaint

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#PatronSaint of #Music... #Allegedly...

With #LegacyKit and #WindowsForWerewolves... #AllSystemsOperational

#HaveADoughnut...

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#DontForget; #IT's #SaintCeciliaDay...!

#PatronSaint of #Music... #Allegedly...

With #LegacyKit and #WindowsForWerewolves... #AllSystemsOperational

#HaveADoughnut...

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#DontForget; #IT's #SaintCeciliaDay...!

#PatronSaint of #Music... #Allegedly...

With #LegacyKit and #WindowsForWerewolves... #AllSystemsOperational

#HaveADoughnut...

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#BTW: #ICYMI...

#IT's #SaintCeciliaDay - #IF you're #RemotelyObservant of #SuchThings...

#According to my #RomanCatholicMother... #PatronSaint of #Music; #AmongManyFactors...

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https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Saint_Cecilia

#BTW: #ICYMI...

#IT's #SaintCeciliaDay - #IF you're #RemotelyObservant of #SuchThings...

#According to my #RomanCatholicMother... #PatronSaint of #Music; #AmongManyFactors...

And, #IT's #TheWeekend... #Soon... #Soonish™️...

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https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Saint_Cecilia

#BTW: #ICYMI...

#IT's #SaintCeciliaDay - #IF you're #RemotelyObservant of #SuchThings...

#According to my #RomanCatholicMother... #PatronSaint of #Music; #AmongManyFactors...

And, #IT's #TheWeekend... #Soon... #Soonish™️...

#What's #Everyone #UpTo...? #SameOldSameOld...

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https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Saint_Cecilia

#BTW: #ICYMI...

#IT's #SaintCeciliaDay - #IF you're #RemotelyObservant of #SuchThings...

#According to my #RomanCatholicMother... #PatronSaint of #Music; #AmongManyFactors...

And, #IT's #TheWeekend... #Soon... #Soonish™️...

#What's #Everyone #UpTo...? #SameOldSameOld...

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https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Saint_Cecilia

#BTW: #ICYMI...

#IT's #SaintCeceilaDay - #IF you're #RemotelyObservant of #SuchThings...

#According to my #RomanCatholicMother... #PatronSaint of #Music; #AmongManyFactors...

And, #IT's #TheWeekend... #Soon... #Soonish™️...

#What's #Everyone #UpTo...? #SameOldSameOld...

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https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Saint_Cecilia

#BTW: #ICYMI...

#IT's #SaintCeceilaDay - #IF you're #RemotelyObservant of #SuchThings...

#According to my #RomanCatholicMother... #PatronSaint of #Music; #AmongManyFactors...

And, #IT's #TheWeekend... #Soon... #Soonish™️...

#What's #Everyone #UpTo...? #SameOldSameOld...

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https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Saint_Cecilia

#BTW: #ICYMI...

#IT's #SaintCeceilaDay - #IF you're #RemotelyObservant of #SuchThings...

#According to my #RomanCatholicMother... #PatronSaint of #Music; #AmongManyFactors...

And, #IT's #TheWeekend... #Soon... #Soonish™️...

#What's #Everyone #UpTo...? #SameOldSameOld...

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https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Saint_Cecilia

@3goodthings #3goodthings
1. I learned a few weeks ago that Catholics can name a patron saint(s) for themselves at any time.
2. After some research since then, I chose 2 saints for myself.
3. Aside from wanting help with being good, this is also a result of my fascination with Warhammer 40K astartes chaplains.

#catholic #catholicsaint #PatronSaint #astartes #chaplain #astarteschaplain

@3goodthings #3goodthings
1. I learned a few weeks ago that Catholics can name a patron saint(s) for themselves at any time.
2. After some research since then, I chose 2 saints for myself.
3. Aside from wanting help with being good, this is also a result of my fascination with Warhammer 40K astartes chaplains.

#catholic #catholicsaint #PatronSaint #astartes #chaplain #astarteschaplain

@3goodthings #3goodthings
1. I learned a few weeks ago that Catholics can name a patron saint(s) for themselves at any time.
2. After some research since then, I chose 2 saints for myself.
3. Aside from wanting help with being good, this is also a result of my fascination with Warhammer 40K astartes chaplains.

#catholic #catholicsaint #PatronSaint #astartes #chaplain #astarteschaplain

@3goodthings #3goodthings
1. I learned a few weeks ago that Catholics can name a patron saint(s) for themselves at any time.
2. After some research since then, I chose 2 saints for myself.
3. Aside from wanting help with being good, this is also a result of my fascination with Warhammer 40K astartes chaplains.

#catholic #catholicsaint #PatronSaint #astartes #chaplain #astarteschaplain

@3goodthings #3goodthings
1. I learned a few weeks ago that Catholics can name a patron saint(s) for themselves at any time.
2. After some research since then, I chose 2 saints for myself.
3. Aside from wanting help with being good, this is also a result of my fascination with Warhammer 40K astartes chaplains.

#catholic #catholicsaint #PatronSaint #astartes #chaplain #astarteschaplain

@sapiens I didn't know there's a patron saint for natural scientists! & just discovered this link to a very promising book review: https://masto.ai/@markrstoll/110709849436267837
#13thCentury #philosopher #AlbertusMagnus #Dominican #DoctorOfTheChurch #TIL #PatronSaint #scientists @medievodons @bookstodon

@sapiens I didn't know there's a patron saint for natural scientists! & just discovered this link to a very promising book review: https://masto.ai/@markrstoll/110709849436267837
#13thCentury #philosopher #AlbertusMagnus #Dominican #DoctorOfTheChurch #TIL #PatronSaint #scientists @medievodons @bookstodon

@sapiens I didn't know there's a patron saint for natural scientists! & just discovered this link to a very promising book review: https://masto.ai/@markrstoll/110709849436267837
#13thCentury #philosopher #AlbertusMagnus #Dominican #DoctorOfTheChurch #TIL #PatronSaint #scientists @medievodons @bookstodon

@sapiens I didn't know there's a patron saint for natural scientists! & just discovered this link to a very promising book review: https://masto.ai/@markrstoll/110709849436267837
#13thCentury #philosopher #AlbertusMagnus #Dominican #DoctorOfTheChurch #TIL #PatronSaint #scientists @medievodons @bookstodon

@sapiens I didn't know there's a patron saint for natural scientists! & just discovered this link to a very promising book review: https://masto.ai/@markrstoll/110709849436267837
#13thCentury #philosopher #AlbertusMagnus #Dominican #DoctorOfTheChurch #TIL #PatronSaint #scientists @medievodons @bookstodon

Is there a patron saint of cybersecurity?

I want to find a statue to print for FLOSS maintainers to buoy spirits while playing defence.

(The closest I have so far is Guan Yu, but he's more like a saint of esports.)

#security #sculpture #cybersecurity #infosec #cyber #saint #patronsaint #askfedi #creative #ideas #octopi #octoprint #3d #3dprinting #FLOSS #maintainers #maintainer #buoy #defence

Is there a patron saint of cybersecurity?

I want to find a statue to print for FLOSS maintainers to buoy spirits while playing defence.

(The closest I have so far is Guan Yu, but he's more like a saint of esports.)

#security #sculpture #cybersecurity #infosec #cyber #saint #patronsaint #askfedi #creative #ideas #octopi #octoprint #3d #3dprinting #FLOSS #maintainers #maintainer #buoy #defence

Is there a patron saint of cybersecurity?

I want to find a statue to print for FLOSS maintainers to buoy spirits while playing defence.

(The closest I have so far is Guan Yu, but he's more like a saint of esports.)

#security #sculpture #cybersecurity #infosec #cyber #saint #patronsaint #askfedi #creative #ideas #octopi #octoprint #3d #3dprinting #FLOSS #maintainers #maintainer #buoy #defence

Is there a patron saint of cybersecurity?

I want to find a statue to print for FLOSS maintainers to buoy spirits while playing defence.

(The closest I have so far is Guan Yu, but he's more like a saint of esports.)

#security #sculpture #cybersecurity #infosec #cyber #saint #patronsaint #askfedi #creative #ideas #octopi #octoprint #3d #3dprinting #FLOSS #maintainers #maintainer #buoy #defence

Is there a patron saint of cybersecurity?

I want to find a statue to print for FLOSS maintainers to buoy spirits while playing defence.

(The closest I have so far is Guan Yu, but he's more like a saint of esports.)

#security #sculpture #cybersecurity #infosec #cyber #saint #patronsaint #askfedi #creative #ideas #octopi #octoprint #3d #3dprinting #FLOSS #maintainers #maintainer #buoy #defence

Vandaag vieren we de feestdag van Isidorus van Sevillia, bisschop en kerkleraar en patroonheilige van het internet!
#heilig #inspiratie #internet #patronsaint #geschiedenis #kerk #katholiek #christendom https://www.kenteringen.nl/heilige-van-de-dag/04-heiligen-april/04-april/

Vandaag vieren we de feestdag van Isidorus van Sevillia, bisschop en kerkleraar en patroonheilige van het internet!
#heilig #inspiratie #internet #patronsaint #geschiedenis #kerk #katholiek #christendom https://www.kenteringen.nl/heilige-van-de-dag/04-heiligen-april/04-april/

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The very first topic of 2024 is LUNARPUNK - because, what even is it, exactly? How does it relate to solarpunk? Can it be described as a movement, or an aesthetic stance, or more of a vibe? What's going on with this nascent genre? Tune in to the discussion now and join the conversation!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oH548fNSAB8

#lunarpunk #solarpunk #podcasting #podcasting #solarpunkpodcast #aesthetics #vibecheck #activism #ClimateAction #YouTube #LikeAndShare #patreon #patronsaint #content #bonus #Discussion

!!BONUS CHAT ALERT!!

@arielkroon & @xtinadlr are trying a new thing out this year, where they record a bonus podcast chat from a topic decided on by Patrons each month, and post it up on YouTube for all to hear.

The very first topic of 2024 is LUNARPUNK - because, what even is it, exactly? How does it relate to solarpunk? Can it be described as a movement, or an aesthetic stance, or more of a vibe? What's going on with this nascent genre? Tune in to the discussion now and join the conversation!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oH548fNSAB8

#lunarpunk #solarpunk #podcasting #podcasting #solarpunkpodcast #aesthetics #vibecheck #activism #ClimateAction #YouTube #LikeAndShare #patreon #patronsaint #content #bonus #Discussion

!!BONUS CHAT ALERT!!

@arielkroon & @xtinadlr are trying a new thing out this year, where they record a bonus podcast chat from a topic decided on by Patrons each month, and post it up on YouTube for all to hear.

The very first topic of 2024 is LUNARPUNK - because, what even is it, exactly? How does it relate to solarpunk? Can it be described as a movement, or an aesthetic stance, or more of a vibe? What's going on with this nascent genre? Tune in to the discussion now and join the conversation!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oH548fNSAB8

#lunarpunk #solarpunk #podcasting #podcasting #solarpunkpodcast #aesthetics #vibecheck #activism #ClimateAction #YouTube #LikeAndShare #patreon #patronsaint #content #bonus #Discussion

!!BONUS CHAT ALERT!!

@arielkroon & @xtinadlr are trying a new thing out this year, where they record a bonus podcast chat from a topic decided on by Patrons each month, and post it up on YouTube for all to hear.

The very first topic of 2024 is LUNARPUNK - because, what even is it, exactly? How does it relate to solarpunk? Can it be described as a movement, or an aesthetic stance, or more of a vibe? What's going on with this nascent genre? Tune in to the discussion now and join the conversation!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oH548fNSAB8

#lunarpunk #solarpunk #podcasting #podcasting #solarpunkpodcast #aesthetics #vibecheck #activism #ClimateAction #YouTube #LikeAndShare #patreon #patronsaint #content #bonus #Discussion