An Avenging Angel
[Top] The interior of St Michael’s Church, Lamplugh
[Bottom] Stained glass window representation of St Michael
(Photographs at St Michael’s C of E Church, Lamplugh, Cumbria)
St Michael, the avenging angel who led the angels of heaven in the fight against evil is regarded as the Patron Saint of Soldiers, particularly paratroopers. From WW2 onwards many paratroopers have worn a St Michael medal when going into battle or even when just on exercise.
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