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In the Old Testament, the Archangel Michael appears to Abraham during Isaac’s sacrifice to Lot, when he and his family redeemed him from the destruction of Sodom. He was ahead of the Israelites when they were freed from the bondage of the Egyptians, in the form of a cloud by day and fire by night, showing them the way to the Promised Land.

According to popular tradition, the Archangel Michael is considered by the people to be the soul-sending angel, that is, he leads souls to heaven. What the winged god Hermes did in ancient Greek religion. In Asia Minor, the Greeks called the Archangel Michael “Panterimiotis” (the one who deserts the place). Archangel Michael (Brigadier General and Commander-in-Chief) is also the Patron Saint of the Air Force.