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Michael

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Biblical Character

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    Regarded as an archangel by Jews, Christians and Muslims
    Venerated as a saint by Catholics, some Protestant sects, Eastern Orthodox Christians and Muslims
    Identified with Adam by Mormons and Jesus Christ by Jehovah’s Witnesses
    Feast day is September 29 (Michaelmas) or November 21
    Patron saint of policemen, paratroopers, and paramedics
    Often depicted trampling Satan and carrying a sword or scales

Why he might be annoying:

    He is very militaristic.
    He often fought with another angel, Samael.
    Unnamed angels in the bible are frequently assumed to be him.
    He may have lost a wrestling match to Jacob.
    Jews angered their rabbis in old times by praying to him instead of God (forbidden by Judaism).
    Greek icons depict him without a face as it’s believed only the dead can see him.

Why he might not be annoying:

    He is the traditional protector of Israel.
    He is God’s field marshall and helped crush Satan’s rebellion.
    Muslims regard him as an angel of mercy.
    He helped inspire Joan of Arc to fight for France.
    He came to be associated with caregiving of the sick.
    He delivers the souls of the dead to heaven and weighs them.
    He is portrayed by John Travolta in the film 'Michael' (1996).

Credit: Georgina


Featured in the following Annoying Collections:

Year In Review:

    For 2024, as of last weekly ranking, Out of 1 Votes: 0% Annoying
    In 2023, Out of 265 Votes: 47.92% Annoying
    In 2022, Out of 5 Votes: 0% Annoying
    In 2021, Out of 29 Votes: 13.79% Annoying
    In 2020, Out of 17 Votes: 0% Annoying
    In 2019, Out of 100 Votes: 50.0% Annoying
    In 2018, Out of 129 Votes: 48.06% Annoying
    In 2017, Out of 18 Votes: 38.89% Annoying
    In 2016, Out of 11 Votes: 36.36% Annoying
    In 2015, Out of 27 Votes: 40.74% Annoying
    In 2014, Out of 123 Votes: 49.59% Annoying
    In 2013, Out of 24 Votes: 41.67% Annoying
    In 2012, Out of 231 Votes: 45.02% Annoying
    In 2011, Out of 608 Votes: 45.72% Annoying