Michaelmas
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For other uses, see Michaelmas (disambiguation).
Michaelmas (/ˈmɪkəlməs/ MIK-əl-məs; also known as the Feast of Saints Michael, Gabriel, and Raphael, the Feast of the Archangels, or the Feast of Saint Michael and All Angels) is a Christian festival observed in many Western Christian liturgical calendars on 29 September, and on 8 November in the Eastern Christian traditions. Michaelmas has been one of the four quarter days of the English and Irish financial, judicial, and academic year.[5]
Quick Facts Feast of Saints Michael, Gabriel, Raphael, Observed by ...
Feast of Saints Michael, Gabriel, Raphael | |
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Date | 29 September (Western Christianity)[3] 8 November (Eastern Christianity)[4] |
Frequency | Annual |
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In the Christian angelology of some traditions, the Archangel Michael is considered as the greatest of all the angels; being particularly honored for defeating the devil in the war in heaven.[6]