The Archangel Michael, whose name means " who is as God", is generally considered to be  
 the fore most of the seven archangels and the leader of the Host of Heaven. He derives originally 
  
 from the chaldeans by who he was worshiped as something of a God.
  
 He is the Chief of the order of the Virtues, Prince of the Presence, angel of repentance, rightouness,
  
 mercy and  sanctification: also ruler of the 4th Heaven, tutelary Sar (angelic prince). He is the prince
  
 who defended the Israelites.