: The Roman Catholic Church is depicted not as a beacon of pure holiness, but as a rigid, political institution desperate to maintain its monopoly on spiritual authority.
: The angels and the Archangel Michael represent absolute divine law. They view Maria’s magic as an anomaly that disrupts the "natural flow" of human suffering and destiny, presenting a cold, bureaucratic approach to divinity. 3. Supernatural Purity and Agency Junketsu no Maria
: An angel sent by Michael to watch Maria. She undergoes significant character growth as she begins to sympathize with Maria's genuine kindness. : The Roman Catholic Church is depicted not