St Michael on the Mount Without, in Bristol, had been boarded up since 1999 when it closed due to dwindling congregations. Much of the roof was destroyed in the blaze which was started ...

St. Michael, the Archangel! Glorious prince, chief and champion of the heavenly hosts; guardian of the souls of men; conqueror of the rebel angels! How beautiful art thou, in thy heaven-made armor.

The 200-year-old St Michael on the Mount Without was left a burnt-out shell following the blaze in 2016. But now people can get a glimpse inside the church as part of Bristol Open Doors.

St. Michael the Archangel, defend us in battle. Be our defense against the wickedness and snares of the Devil. May God rebuke him, we humbly pray, and do thou, O Prince of the heavenly hosts ...

This is Italian artist Guido Reni’s depiction of the Archangel Michael defeating Satan ... to the body of Moses following Moses’ death on Mount Nebo overlooking the promised land.