acquired its current name when, during the outbreak of plague in 590, the Archangel Michael appeared brandishing a flaming sword atop the fortress, which he then slid into its sheath, thus signifying the end of the plague.
acquired its current name when, during the outbreak of plague in 590, the Archangel Michael appeared brandishing a flaming sword atop the fortress, which he then slid into its sheath, thus signifying the end of the plague.