However, throughout the centuries specific roman catholic traditions and views on Saint Michael have taken shape, as recently as the 19th and 20th centuries. For instance, a specific prayer to Saint Michael was promoted by Pope Leo XIII in 1888 and as recently as 1994 was reinforced the catholic faithful to continue to pray it, saying " I ask everyone not to forget it and to recite it to obtain he
lp in the battle against forces of darkness" Saint Michael has specific roles within Roman Catholic teachings that range from acting as the chief opponent of Satan to the saving of souls at the hour of death. Roman Catholic literature and traditions continue to point to Sain Michael in contexts as varied as the protection of the Catholic Church to the consecration of Russia by popes Pius XII and John Paul II regarding the message reported at Our Lady of Fatima. Only Michael is called an Archangel. The original meaning of the name Michael gave rise to the latin phrase Qui ut Deus which can be seen on his artistic portrayals when he rhetorically and scornfully asks who is like God? as he slays Satan. The feast of this angel is celebrated on September 29. With the hierarchy of the angels , at the highest level. Saint Michael is a princely seraph. "Michael the great prince who shall rise at the time of the end."
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