Traditionally St. Michael the Archangel is depicted in sculptures, icons, and holy cards wearing full armor and in a manly pose fighting God's enemy the devil. Here are a few traditional views of the great archangel:
Now this is what the statue reminds me of: Just turn her in the other direction, give her a spear, and take her clothes off and voila -- St. Michael..
But maybe the sculptor had Victoria's Secret in mind all along. This angel actually has on more clothes than the Vatican's poor St. Michael. Under the Vatican dress code this St. Michael is banned from St. Peter's. Somebody cover him up with a Fatima T-shirt!
Now take a look at the new sculpture of St. Michael placed in the Vatican garden unveiled and dedicated on July 5th with both Pope Francis and Pope Emeritus Benedict present. It is anything but manly, traditional, or clothed in armor. This nearly nude St. Michael stands, not in a position of strength, but like a girl arching her back for a Victoria's Secret ad with his left arm and hand in a very feminine position. And where exactly is he jabbing that spear?
Now this is what the statue reminds me of: Just turn her in the other direction, give her a spear, and take her clothes off and voila -- St. Michael..
But maybe the sculptor had Victoria's Secret in mind all along. This angel actually has on more clothes than the Vatican's poor St. Michael. Under the Vatican dress code this St. Michael is banned from St. Peter's. Somebody cover him up with a Fatima T-shirt!