Holy Archangel Michael, Archangel.Handwritten icon

Archangel Michael is one of the highest Angels who takes the closest part in the destinies of the Church. Scripture teaches us that besides the physical exists a great spiritual world inhabited by reasonable, good beings called angels. The word "angel" in Greek means " messenger». The Holy Scriptures call them so because God often communicates his will to people through them.The prefix "Archi" to some Angels indicates their higher Ministry in comparison with other Angels.Among them are the Archangels Michael and Gabriel, mentioned in the canonical books of Scripture .Archangel Michael in the Scriptures is called "Prince", "leader of the army of the Lord" and is depicted as the main fighter against the devil and all lawlessness among people. Hence its ecclesiastical name "Archangel", ie a senior warrior, leader. The Church venerates Archangel Michael as the defender of the faith and a fighter against heresies and all evil. On icons, he is depicted with a fiery sword in his hand or a spear that overthrows the devil. He was the first to rise up against Lucifer (Satan) when he rose up against the Almighty. You know, the end of the war, the overthrow of Lucifer (Satan) from heaven. Since then, Archangel Michael has not stopped fighting for the glory of the Creator and Lord of all, for the salvation of the human race, for the Church and its children.Archangel Michael is considered the patron of the host, the military.
Angel always helps anxious, confused people who can not find a certain position in life. Also, the heavenly guardian can strengthen your faith, remove all worries and fears. Especially those that torment your soul.
The icon is painted on a board made of Caucasian linden, which, unlike the linden of the middle strip, is not so soft and porous, but at the same time retains the properties of linden.The icon is gilded with gold leaf 23 k.
It is written in tempera made by hand from natural minerals and yolk emulsion.
The icon can be given for a wedding, baptism or the birth of a child named by this name or simply to a person named Michael.and also to those who often turn to him with prayer.