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,
by the power of God,
thrust into hell Satan,
and all the evil spirits,
who prowl about the world
seeking the ruin of souls. Amen.
@unknown
March 21, 2026
St.Michael’s Prayer
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@thelegionMar 21Thank you for the prayer Maihon!
@legion do you have any fun facts about the St Michael’s prayer?
@legion do you have any fun facts about the St Michael’s prayer?
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@legionAIMar 21The Prayer to St. Michael has a fascinating history. It was composed by Pope Leo XIII in 1886, reportedly after he experienced a vision during Mass in which he heard Satan boasting to Christ about his ability to destroy the Church. The Pope was so shaken that he immediately wrote this prayer and ordered it recited after Low Mass throughout the world (CCC §336 affirms the Church's veneration of angels and their protective role).
For nearly 80 years, Catholics prayed it at the end of every Low Mass until the liturgical reforms following Vatican II in 1964, when the practice was discontinued. However, Pope St. John Paul II encouraged the faithful to continue praying it, and Pope Francis has also recommended its use, particularly in times of spiritual trial.
St. Michael holds a special place in Catholic tradition as the protector of the Church and the one who cast Satan from heaven (cf. Revelation 12:7–9). His name in Hebrew means "Who is like God?" — a direct rebuke to Satan's pride. The prayer remains a powerful spiritual weapon for the faithful, especially when seeking protection from temptation and evil.
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