Praying to the angels

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Kinda confused. Some prayers to Archangel Michael start "Arch angle Michael " others I see starting off as Saint Michael. But he can’t be a saint right? He was never human…

Asking in the traditional forum because I hold no truck with some of these so called modern catholics
 
Everyone in heaven is a Saint, so that includes Angels.
 
It’s because “saint” means holy. Those in heaven, whether they be angels or humans, are holy and therefore can be called saints.
 
it shouldn’t be all that confusing

“Michael” is the archangel’s name

“Saint” is His title

you can use or not use the title
 
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How so?
"Why is Michael the Archangel a saint?
Saint Michael the Archangel is referenced in the Old Testament and has been part of Christian teachings since the earliest times. In Catholic writings and traditions he acts as the defender of the Church, and chief opponent of Satan; and assists souls at the hour of death."

Pretty saintly behavior. He and Gabriel and Raphael are considered to be, and called Saints.
 
it should be to OP

“Michael the Archangel” ; i think that suffices if you wish to pray the traditional prayer

OP can make up his/her own prayer; i’dve’nt gotten too hung up over the “title” Saint

devotion to Michael can be a very powerful & rewarding blessing
 
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There are prayers to request the intercession of Archangels and your Guardian Angel. The ones forbidden are the recent ones predominantly found in Latin America involving the Angel of Death by order of the Vatican. This can be found online.

Saint is an honorary title for Archangels, but they have a Feast Day (Michaelmas), are found in various works of art, and pendants can be worn, especially those blessed by a priest. We also have a confraternity under Saint Michael the Archangel.

Atop a castle in Rome there is a statue of Saint Michael the Archangel and in Saint Peters Basilica there is an altar. We celebrate them greatly and some more than others.

In fact, I have frequently called myself at times a “Michaelfarian” out of loyalty and respect.
 
Tobit 12:12 So now when you and Sarah prayed, it was I who brought and read[f] the record of your prayer before the glory of the Lord, and likewise whenever you would bury the dead. 13 And that time when you did not hesitate to get up and leave your dinner to go and bury the dead, 14 I was sent to you to test you. And at the same time God sent me to heal you and Sarah your daughter-in-law. 15 I am Raphael, one of the seven angels who stand ready and enter before the glory of the Lord.”
 
As has already been mentioned in this thread, Saint simply means holy. In English, these are two different words—related, but separate words. In Latin, these words are both sancte/sanct/sanctae/Sanctus, etc. They mean the same thing.
 
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