Revelation -- 31
The Book of Revelation #31
What is the significance of the war in the heavens, opposing Michael the Archangel and the devil and his followers?
Does this scene depict the primordial battle between the angels who stood the test that God gave them and those who rebelled, or is it a much more recent battle that draws its strength from the Cross of Christ? And if it is the latter, then how could it be said that the dragon was in heaven?
In this talk, we explore these themes and discover a surprising fact, namely that this battle between St. Michael and the Devil is an essential element for the expansion of the Church and for the participation of many in the Liturgy.
Highlights
Why is the devil depicted as a red dragon with seven heads and ten diadems?
Who is the woman the dragon is pursuing?
What does it mean that the woman fled on the wings of the great eagle? Is there a historical significance to these events?
Icon in the covert art: St Michael Archangel Of The Apocalypse, Ruzhnikov Art.
The Book of Revelation #31
What is the significance of the war in the heavens, opposing Michael the Archangel and the devil and his followers?
Does this scene depict the primordial battle between the angels who stood the test that God gave them and those who rebelled, or is it a much more recent battle that draws its strength from the Cross of Christ? And if it is the latter, then how could it be said that the dragon was in heaven?
In this talk, we explore these themes and discover a surprising fact, namely that this battle between St. Michael and the Devil is an essential element for the expansion of the Church and for the participation of many in the Liturgy.
Highlights
- Why is the devil depicted as a red dragon with seven heads and ten diadems?
- Who is the woman the dragon is pursuing?
- What does it mean that the woman fled on the wings of the great eagle? Is there a historical significance to these events?
Icon in the covert art: St Michael Archangel Of The Apocalypse, Ruzhnikov Art.
