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Silver Archangel Michael medallion pendant from sterling silver.
St taxiarchis from Lesvos island in Greece
.It is 25 mm- 1" inch total length.
(The chain is not included in the listing)
In orthodox church the name Taxiarchis is given to the Archangels Michael or Gabriel. Literally meaning "commander" (of a taxis, a squadron), the name is usually translated into English as "Archangel," but may also be rendered simply as "Michael" or "Gabriel," who are both commemorated in liturgical texts as "Commander of the Bodiless Hosts."
St taxiarchis from Lesvos island in Greece
.It is 25 mm- 1" inch total length.
(The chain is not included in the listing)
In orthodox church the name Taxiarchis is given to the Archangels Michael or Gabriel. Literally meaning "commander" (of a taxis, a squadron), the name is usually translated into English as "Archangel," but may also be rendered simply as "Michael" or "Gabriel," who are both commemorated in liturgical texts as "Commander of the Bodiless Hosts."
