Former President Donald J. Trump took to social media Sunday and offered a prayer to Saint Michael the Archangel, adding his own spiritual perspective on the struggles – past, present, and future – he continues to endure in the 2024 presidential race.
Trump shared his public benediction on X during Michaelmas, offering: “Saint Michael the Archangel, defend us in battle. Be our defense against the wickedness and snares of the Devil.”
“May God rebuke him, we humbly pray, and do thou, O Prince of the heavenly hosts, by the power of God, cast into hell Satan, and all the evil spirits, who prowl about the world seeking the ruin of souls. Amen.”
Michaelmas, celebrated on September 29, is a Christian feast day honoring the Archangel Michael and all angels.
It traditionally marks the end of the harvest season in Europe and serves as a reminder of spiritual strength and protection.
There are cultures that also link it to law and order, coming as it is aligned with the historic starting dates of legal and academic terms.
In the wider Christian angelology of some traditions, the Archangel Michael is considered as the greatest of all the angels; being particularly honored for defeating the devil in the war in heaven.
