At times, angels are seen as filling the important role of messengers of God and sometimes even as his allies against evil, such as when the archangel Michael is said to have defeated Satan, or Lucifer, in battle.
Our understanding of God has varied over the centuries and according to context, so at other times God is absolutely omniscient and omnipotent and therefore has no possible need of heavenly allies. For example, how could there be a war in heaven if God could wipe out his opponents in an instant? Angels first appear in Jewish scripture written during and after the Babylonian Exile, but a similar concept already existed in the Zoroastrian religion of the Persians.
No, Saint Michael cast Lucifer and his followers from Heaven.
Lucifer's job in heaven before he was cast out was as an archangel, specifically as the bearer of light and the morning star.
Lucifer was an archangel in heaven who served as a high-ranking and powerful being, responsible for leading worship and praising God.
Michael the Archangel drove Satan and his followers out of Heaven.
Michael is best known as the archangel who led the other angels to drive Lucifer and his angels out of heaven.
The two most famous archangels are Gabriel and Michael. Gabriel is the archangel that visited Mary and Joseph. Michael is considered to be the angel who battled Lucifer.
Michael was the archangel who drove Lucifer and his followers out of heaven when Lucifer decided he was as important as God. You might say he is the commander of the angelic army. Michael is the one we pray to for protection against the devil.
Lucifer was traditionally believed to be an archangel, specifically the highest-ranking angel before his fall from grace.
Yes, according to some religious texts and beliefs, Lucifer was originally an archangel before he fell from grace.
Lucifer was an archangel in heaven before he was cast out. He was known for his beauty and wisdom, and he served as a high-ranking angel who led worship and praise to God. However, he became prideful and rebelled against God, leading to his fall from grace and expulsion from heaven.
Saint Michael is the head of God's celestial army that drove Lucifer and his fellow demons from Heaven and keeps them out.
St Michael, is the protector of Heaven. He is the one who fought Lucifer.