On November 21, the Orthodox Church celebrates the Cathedral of Archangel Michael and other heavenly bodiless forces, a holiday established at the beginning of the fourth century at the Local Cathedral. The reason was the spread of heresy, whose adherents revered angels as the creators of the world, putting them above Christ. The Council condemned this misconception, confirming the Orthodox veneration of angels as servants of God and guardians of the human race.
On this day, the Church remembers all heavenly beings: angels, archangels, and higher powers who invisibly protect us and participate in divine services. In the folk tradition, the holiday was called Michaelmas Day and became a symbol of protection from adversity: people saw the heavenly forces as allies capable of protecting them from evil.
Archangel Michael is also called the "Archangel" (from the Greek "commander-in-chief"), which indicates his role as the head of the holy host of Angels and archangels. It was he who led the fight against the angels who had fallen away from God. On the icons, Michael is depicted with a fiery sword or spear trampling the devil, a symbol of the victory of good over evil. They turn to him with prayers for protection from enemies, evil forces and for salvation from the power of sin.
The closest to the Lord are the six—winged Seraphim - their name translates as "flaming" or "blazing fire." They burn with love for God and ignite this love in the hearts of others, purifying their souls with divine fire and inspiring them to preach. In the angelic hierarchy, Seraphim occupy the highest rung, forming the first hierarchy along with cherubim and thrones. Their image, full of light and fire, has become one of the most inspiring in Christian art.
In Vladimir Mikhailov's works, images of Heavenly Powers take on a visible, tangible form, combining a prayer word and a noble metal. The collection features images of guardian angels, six-winged Seraphim, as well as Archangels Michael and Gabriel, warriors and messengers, guardians of the gates of heaven. Each product of the master becomes not just an ornament, but a personal shrine that preserves the prayerful intercession of the heavenly intercessor.