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Many historians have told the story of Constantine’s conversion. Sozomen says that angels explained his vision of the Cross to him. The story may be apocryphal, but it illustrates perfectly how completely the early Christians trusted in the protection of the angels.
We have been informed that Constantine was led to honor the Christian religion by the concurrence of several different events, particularly by the appearance of a sign from Heaven.
When he first formed the resolution of entering into a war against Maxen- tius, he was beset with doubts as to the means of carrying on his military opera- tions, and as to the quarter whence he could look for assistance. In the midst of his perplexity, he saw, in a vision, the sight of the Cross shining in Heaven. He was amazed at the spectacle, but some holy angels who were standing by exclaimed, “Constantine! By this symbol, conquer!”
And it is said that Christ himself appeared to him, and showed him the sym- bol of the Cross, and commanded him to construct one like unto it, and to retain it as his help in battle, as it would insure the victory. –Sozomen, Ecclesiastical History, 1.3
IN GOD’S PRESENCE, CONSIDER . . .
Even when I can’t see or hear angels around me, do I have the faith to trust in their protection?
CLOSING PRAYER
Lord, ten thousand myriads of holy angels bless and adore your majesty. Join my insignificant voice with the Sanctus of Seraphim and Archangels.
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