What Saint Protects Police Officers?
With police officer work being 4.1 times more dangerous than the average job, family members and friends of law enforcement officers often wonder how they can help protect their loved ones in service.
Without being able to directly control what dangers their loved one may face, many choose to pray to saints and angels, but which one is best?
Keep reading to learn:
What Saint Protects Police Officers?
The patron saint of police officers is Saint Michael.
Saint Michael uses his tremendous skills in battle against all evil forces to protect police officers.
Saint Michael is the leader of the Army of God and the leader of heaven's forces in their triumph over the powers of hell.
Under this depiction, Michael is a spiritual warrior, there to lend a helping hand to all those who fight against evil and wrongdoing.
For careers, Saint Michael’s protection can be extended to all law enforcement officers and military personnel.
Also, Saint Michael is referred to as the angel of death.
Under catholic beliefs, Saint Michael comes to us during our final hour, giving us the chance to redeem our souls from sin, thus thwarting the devil and his minions.
If we accept, Michael takes our soul to heaven.
Patron Saint of Police Officers Prayer
Modern Prayer for police:
"St. Michael, Heaven's glorious Commissioner of Police,
look with a kindly and professional eye on your earthly force.
Give us cool heads, stout hearts, and wise judgment.
Inspire us by your sense of duty that so pleased God,
and your angelic self-control.
And when we lay down our night sticks,
enroll us in your Heavenly Force,
when we will be as proud to guard the throne of God
as we have been to guard the city of men.
Amen."
Traditional Prayer for police:
“Blessed Michael, archangel,
defend us in the hour of conflict.
Be our safeguard against the wickedness and snares of the devil
(may God restrain him, we humbly pray):
and do thou, O Prince of the heavenly host,
by the power of God thrust Satan down to hell
and with him those other wicked spirits
who wander through the world for the ruin of souls.
Amen.”
Saint Michael Gifts for Police Officers
Pendants, necklaces, and coins featuring Saint Michael are popular gifts of protection for police officers.
Below, you’ll find a few options for each category, sorted by price from low to high.
Pendants:
Great for police officers who already wear a necklace and want to add Saint Michael to their chain.
Sterling Silver
Yellow Gold Filled
10K White Gold
Necklaces:
Great gift for police officers who need a Saint Michael pendant and chain.
Sterling Silver
Sterling Silver
14K White Gold
Coins:
Great gift idea for police officers who don’t wear jewelry.
Saint Michael's Story
Saint Michael is recognized by several religions, although sometimes by a different name, including:
Christianity
Catholicism
Judaism
Islam
Since Christianity is the world’s largest religion, that’s the story of Saint Michael we’ll cover…
In the Christian Bible, Michael is one of only two angels explicitly named, with the other being Gabriel.
Michael is the protector of heaven and the leader of God’s army.
He enforces the will of God through battling Satan and his minions.
Adding to his uniqueness under the Catholic belief, Michael is one of very few saints who is not a human being.
In the Catholic Church, Michael has four main roles:
Leader of the Army of God and the leader of heaven's forces in their triumph over the powers of hell.
The Angel of Death - carrying the souls of all the deceased to heaven. In this role Michael descends at the hour of death, and gives each soul the chance to redeem itself before passing; thus consternating the devil and his minions.
Weigher of Souls - Michael determines if our souls are fit for heaven or destined for purgatory or hell.
Guardian of the Church
This final role is one of the more visible roles for St. Michael through the ages. Knights and armies in the Middle Ages would dedicate themselves to Michael’s protection before going into battle.
Who is the Female Patron Saint of Police Officers?
Although there is no dedicated female saint for police officers, there are several great female saints to bring into your thoughts and prayers for protection over loved ones in service.
Joan of Arc
Joan of Arc is the patron saint of soldiers and could be a great female presence to call on to watch over police officers.
Joan of Arc became a revered holy person due to her faithfulness and courage, which she demonstrated in battle, and especially during her trial and eventual execution.
Prayer to Joan of Arc:
“Saint Joan of Arc, patroness of France,
I ask you now to fight this battle with me by prayer,
just as you led your troops to victory in battle.
You, who were filled with the Holy Spirit and chosen by God,
help me this day with the favor I ask (mention your request here).
Grant me by your divine and powerful intercession,
the courage and strength I need to endure this constant fight.
Oh St. Joan, help me to be victorious in the tasks God presents to me.
I thank you and ask you for your continuing protection of God’s people.
Saint Joan of Arc, Pious daughter of the Church:
Pray for me.”
Isabella of Portugal
Isabella of Portugal is the patron saint of peace.
With police commonly referred to as “peacekeepers”, Saint Isabella is a great female saint to call upon to help defuse potentially dangerous situations for police officers.
Isabella's personal life was filled with strife. She sought to mediate feuds between her father and grandfather, her son and husband, and her son and grandson.
For this she became known as The Peacemaker.
It is said that she had the ability to calm people by her presence alone.
Prayer to Isabella of Portugal:
“O God, author of peace and lover of charity,
who adorned Saint Isabella of Portugal
with a marvelous grace for reconciling those in conflict,
grant, through her intercession,
that all police officers become peacemakers,
such that they may always find a peaceful outcome,
no matter the severity.
Through our Lord Jesus Christ, your Son,
who lives and reigns with you
in the unity of the Holy Spirit,
one God, for ever and ever.
Amen.”
Police Protection FAQ
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Archangel Michael is the patron saint of police, law enforcement officers, military personnel, and paramedics.
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Saint Michael offers protection from wrongdoers, those that mean you harm, all forms of evil, and Satan.
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St. Michael is the patron saint of police officers because he is the leader of God’s Army and the greatest protector against evil forces in existence.
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The best way to pray for law enforcement officers is to call upon Saint Michael for his protection over your loved ones in service. For specific prayers, see here.
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Saint Michael is the patron saint of defense. He is the leader of God’s Army and battles against all forms of evil in heaven and on earth.
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