St. Michael the Archangel, defend us in battle. Be our defense against the wickedness and snares of the Devil. May God rebuke him, we humbly pray, and do thou, O Prince of the heavenly hosts ...

Glorious St. Michael, prince of the heavenly hosts, who standest always ready to give assistance to the people of God; who didst fight with the dragon, the old serpent, and didst cast him out of ...

In Bible verses like this one ... as protectors and messengers of God's divine plan. Saint Michael is also invoked in the famous Archangel Prayer, recited by Catholics worldwide: "Holy Michael ...