The Bulgarian Orthodox church commemorates the disembodied celestial powers - the Congregation of St. Archangel Michael - on November 8. Archangel's Day is another name for this day.
Seven angels, known as archangels, constantly stand before God's throne. The first is St. Archangel Michael, who is pictured with a spear in his hand and stomping the devil with his feet - it's no accident that he's the strongest angel. He proclaims God's word.
Gabriel, the archangel, is the keeper of God's secrets. Archangel Raphael cures our ailments, while Archangel Uriel enlightens our spirits. Salatiel intercedes for us before God, Uehudiel extols him, and Varachiel bestows God's benefits on us. Angels are people's protectors; everyone of us is assigned a guardian angel at birth. People think that the soul cannot leave the body unless Saint Rangel, who replaced Archangel Michael, arrives to take it back. According to legend, when the world was divided, it fell to him to follow the dead. Bulgarians commemorate the day of death on November 8th. It may appear frightening, but Bulgarians are a resilient people who find both agony and joy in their holidays! People commemorate this day to make it easy for a person's soul to get to the Lord!
Angel, Angelina, Michael, Michaela, Arangel, Raicho, Raina, and Rangel commemorate this day.
