In Roman Catholic teachings, Saint Michael has four main roles or offices. His first role is the leader of the Army of God and the leader of heaven's forces in their triumph over the powers of hell. He is viewed as the angelic model for the virtues of the spiritual warrior, his conflict with evil taken as the battle within.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 helland with him those other wicked spiritswho wander through the world for the ruin of souls.