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Saints

Saint Michael the Archangel, the traditions around his feast, and the sacred art that grew up around him.

Saints and feast days

2 articles

Saints22 September 2026
Who is Saint Michael the Archangel?
The warrior angel in Scripture and art: what the Bible says about Michael, why he is shown over a fallen devil, and the places that carry his name.
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Saints15 September 2026
Michaelmas: the feast of Saint Michael
Michaelmas is the feast of Saint Michael and All Angels on 29 September. The history of the day, the English quarter day, the Michaelmas term and the folklore.
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