The Parish of St Michael (Benedictus Fellowship)

 

The Chapel of St Michael's Ministry Team

The Very Revd Monsignor Mark Paris-Haines (Parish Priest)
Mr Chris Paris-Haines (Licensed Reader)

To inquire about Baptisms, Wedding Blessings, Civil Partnership Blessings and Funerals, please contact the The Very Revd  Mark Paris-Haines  on 01793 329655

 

Who Was St Michael ?

St Micheal

Feastday: September 29

 Patron of grocers, mariners, paratroopers, police, and sickness.

St Michael is also the Patron Saint of Holy Death

St. Michael, the Archangel - Feast day - September 29th The name Michael signifies "Who is like to God?" and was the warcry of the goodangels in the battle fought in heaven against satan and his followers.

Holy Scripture describes St. Michael as "one of the chief princes," and leader of the forces of heaven in their triumph over the powers of hell. He has been especially honored and invoked as patron and protector by the Church from the time of the Apostles.

Although he is always called "the Archangel," the Greek Fathers and many others place him over all the angels - as Prince of the Seraphim. St. Michael is the patron of grocers, mariners, paratroopers, police and sickness.