Synaxis of Archangel Michael and the Bodiless Powers
The post announces the feast of the Synaxis of the Archangel Michael and all the Bodiless Powers of Heaven. It names the seven archangels: Michael, Gabriel, Raphael, Uriel, Selaphiel, Jegudiel, and Barachiel, together with the countless hosts of angels. It describes their worship before the throne of God, singing the trisagion without ceasing.
It outlines their active ministry: they guard, heal, bring good news, and stand beside the faithful in every trial. The post notes that at every Divine Liturgy the faithful join their voices with the angelic choirs. It cites Psalm 34:7: "The angel of the LORD encamps all around those who fear Him, And delivers them." It concludes with a prayer to the holy archangels and all the bodiless powers of heaven.
Main points
- Feast of the Synaxis of Archangel Michael and all Bodiless Powers observed today
- Seven archangels named: Michael, Gabriel, Raphael, Uriel, Selaphiel, Jegudiel, Barachiel
- Angels worship before God's throne and serve by guarding, healing, announcing, and assisting the faithful
- Divine Liturgy unites the voices of the faithful with the angelic choirs
- Psalm 34:7 cited: the angel of the Lord encamps around those who fear Him