Since the 400's, the 29th of September has been dedicated to Archangel Michael and later to all the angels. If the date falls on a weekday, it is celebrated the very next Sunday.

The Finnish Lutheran Church has only this one day dedicated to angels. In the 1500's, Martin Luther was emphasizing the Archangel Michael's Day as a pedagogical chance to teach worshippers the Christian opinion about angels. In the Finnish Evangelical Lutheran Church, the Archangel Michael's day has also been celebrated as a day of the children and the Sunday school work.

For information on how to cook and prepare Traditional Finnish Foods, from the everyday dishes to the festive meals and desserts, served on Finnish holidays and celebrations, please visit the Finnguide Finnish Recipes Section.

Public Transportation runs according to the normal timetable for the day of the week on which this event occurs.

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