Fulgour
Praepositus Paradisi
especially as there is NO biblical reference to Gabriel's horn...
however, the banner (a red cross on white field) puzzles me.
Click on: St. Michael the Archangel for more.
I have long considered it to be St. Michael on XX Judgement,The great Archangel is not only protector of the Christians on earth but of those in purgatory as well. He assists the dying, accompanies the souls to their private judgment, brings them to purgatory, and afterward presents them to God at their entrance into Heaven. Thus he is the actual patron of the holy souls. As Satan is "ruler" in hell so Michael is the "governor" of Heaven (Praepositus Paradisi) according to ancient books. The Church expresses this patronage in her liturgy. In the Offertory prayer of the Requiem Masses she prays:
Saint Michael, the banner bearer, may conduct them into the holy light...
especially as there is NO biblical reference to Gabriel's horn...
however, the banner (a red cross on white field) puzzles me.
Click on: St. Michael the Archangel for more.