Michael is part of the group of archangels, among which he’s the most powerful one. He is considered head of the celestial military, which fights against rogue angels and against the dragon of seven heads. Also attributed to him is the facet of psychopomp, busy with the passage of souls on the Judgment Day.

As a defence of the Church, he usually dresses as a soldier or horseman and is usually armed with a lance or a sword. Just like Saint George, he often appears killing the dragon, but unlike George, Michael is always wearing wings. Regarding his role as judge he is also presented with a balance, weighting good and bad actions.