Michaelmas

High school (ages 12+)
Holidays & Celebrations

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https://smallwhale.org/articles/michaelmas

Write what each word means, using the article.

Do not copy the article. Write two things you learned, the way you would explain them to a friend.

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1. What is the observance dates?September 29th (Western Christian liturgical calendars); November 8th (Eastern Christian traditions)
2. What is the primary honorees?Archangels Michael, Gabriel, and Raphael
3. Who are the archangels honored on Michaelmas?The holiday honors Archangel Michael, who leads God's army; Archangel Gabriel, the messenger; and Archangel Raphael, who is linked to healing.
4. When is Michaelmas celebrated?In the Western Church it is on September 29th, while in the Eastern Church it is on November 8th.

Michaelmas: A Christian festival celebrated on September 29th, honoring Archangels, particularly Michael, and historically marking temporal divisions.
Archangel: A celestial being of high rank within the angelic hierarchy, often serving as a divine messenger or warrior.
Angelology: The theological study of angels, their nature, roles, and hierarchies within religious cosmologies.
Quarter Days: Historically significant dates that divided the year into four equal periods, used for legal, financial, and academic scheduling.