In the Icon of Saint Michael the Archangel (Fig. 8-29) from the Middle Byzantine period, the archangel is depicted as
A) a messenger.
B) a military commander.
C) a Roman deity.
D) a disciple.

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Saint Michael the Archangel is depicted as a military commander, with a sword in one hand and a globe in the other, symbolizing his role as defender of the faith and the Church. This depiction is in line with the Byzantine tradition of portraying saints as powerful and victorious figures.