Archangel Michael Day in 2024
According to the new calendar, Ukraine celebrates Michaelmas Day 2024 in early November.
Michael's Day is the holiday of the Council of the Archangel Michael and other ethereal Heavenly Powers. It is celebrated in November, but with the transition of the Orthodox Church of Ukraine to a new calendar, this date has shifted – we tell you when the day of the Archangel Michael is, the history and traditions of the holiday.
Michaelmas Day – when it is celebrated in the new and old styles
Archangel Michael is one of the most revered saints in Orthodoxy. Since ancient times, he has been considered the overthrower of evil spirits and the guardian of peace. The Day of the Archangel Michael in Orthodoxy is celebrated twice a year: in September – the Miracle of Michael, in November – the Council of the Archangel Michael and other ethereal Heavenly Powers.
Archangel means “the head of the holy army of Angels and Archangels”, the one who…