Bede, on Rev 12:7

“And there was a great battle in heaven, Michael and his angels fought with the dragon, and the dragon fought and his angels:”

“And there was a great battle in heaven. Michael and his angels, etc. Heaven signifies the Church, in which he says Michael and his angels fight against the devil, because according to God's will, they struggle by praying for the pilgrim Church and providing help. Daniel also said that Michael would come to the Church's aid in the final and most severe tribulation, wherefore some believe the Antichrist will be killed by him. His angels are said to be his, as our angels are ours. The Lord says: Their angels always see the face of my Father (Matthew XVIII), meaning those whose citizens they are.”

Imported from an open dataset — not yet checked against the printed edition.