The basis for the creation of church teaching about angels is the writtenin the 5th century, the book of Dionysius the Areopagite “On the Heavenly Hierarchy” (Greek “Περί της ουρανίας”, Latin “De caelesti hierarchia”), better known in the 6th century edition. The nine angelic ranks are divided into three triads, each of which has some peculiarity.
First triad – seraphim, cherubim and thrones - characterized by immediate proximity to God;
Second triad – strength, domination and power - emphasizes the divine basis of the universe and world dominion;
Third triad – beginnings, archangels and angels themselves - characterized by close proximity to humans.
Dionysius summarized what had been accumulated before him. Seraphim, cherubim, powers and angels are already mentioned in the Old Testament; in the New Testament dominions, principalities, thrones, powers and archangels appear.
According to the classification of Gregory the Theologian (4th century)The angelic hierarchy consists of angels, archangels, thrones, dominions, principalities, powers, radiances, ascensions and intelligences.
According to their position in the hierarchy, the ranks are arranged as follows:
seraphim - first
cherubim - second
thrones - third
domination - fourth
strength - fifth
authorities - sixth
beginning - seventh
archangels - eighth
angels - ninth.
Jewish hierarchical structures differ from Christian ones because they appeal only to the first part of the Bible - the Old Testament (TaNaKh). One source lists ten ranks of angels, starting with the highest: 1. hayot; 2. Ofanim; 3. arelim; 4. hashmalim; 5. seraphim; 6. malakim, actually “angels”; 7. elohim; 8. bene Elohim (“sons of God”); 9. cherubs; 10. ishim.
In "Maseket Azilut" the ten angelic ranks are given in a different order:1. seraphim led by Shemuel or Yehoel; 2. Ofanim led by Raphael and Ophaniel; 3. cherubim, led by Kerubiel; 4. Shinanim, over whom Tzedekiel and Gabriel were placed; 5. tarshishim, whose leaders are Tarshish and Sabriel; 6. Ishim with Zephaniel at their head; 7. Hashmalim, whose leader is called Hashmal; 8. Malakim, led by Uzziel; 9. Bene Elohim, led by Hofniel; 10. Arelim, led by Michael himself.
The names of the elder angels (archangels) vary in different sources. Traditionally, the highest rank is attributed to Michael, Gabriel and Raphael - three angels named by name in the biblical books; the fourth is usually added to them Uriel, found in the non-canonical 3 Book of Ezra. A common belief is that there are seven higher angels (associated with magical properties numbers 7), attempts to list them by name have been made since the time of 1 Book of Enoch, but there are too many discrepancies. We will limit ourselves to listing the “magnificent seven” adopted in Orthodox tradition: these are Gabriel, Raphael, Uriel, Salafiel, Jehudiel, Barachiel, Jeremiel, headed by the eighth - Michael.
The Jewish tradition also assigns an extremely high position to the archangel Metatron, who in earthly life was the patriarch Enoch, but in heaven turned into an angel. He is the vizier of the heavenly court and almost the deputy of God Himself.
1. Seraphim
Seraphim are angels of love, light and fire. They occupy the highest position in the hierarchy of ranks and serve God, taking care of his throne. Seraphim express their love for God by constantly singing psalms of praise.
In Hebrew tradition, the endless singing of the seraphim is known as"trisagion" – Kadosh, Kadosh, Kadosh (“Holy, Holy, Holy Lord of the Heavenly Forces, the whole earth is full of his radiance”), considered a song of creation and celebration. Being the closest creatures to God, seraphim are also considered “fiery”, since they are enveloped in the flame of eternal love.
According to the medieval mystic Jan van Ruijsbroeck, the three orders of seraphim, cherubim and thrones never take part in human conflicts, but are with us when we peacefully contemplate God and experience constant love In our hearts. They generate divine love in people.
Saint John the Evangelist on the island of Patmos had a vision of angels: Gabriel, Metatron, Kemuel and Nathaniel among the seraphim.
Isaiah is the only prophet to mention seraphim in the Hebrew Scriptures (Old Testament), when he recounts his vision of fiery angels above the Throne of the Lord: "Each one had six wings: two covered the face, two covered the feet, and two were used for flight."
Another reference to seraphim can be found in the book of Numbers (21:6), where a reference is made to “fiery serpents.” According to the Second Book of Enoch (apocrypha), seraphim have six wings, four heads and faces.
Lucifer left the rank of seraphim. In fact, the Fallen Prince was considered an angel who outshone all others until he fell from God's Grace.
Seraphim – In Jewish and Christian mythologyangels especially close to God.The prophet Isaiah describes them this way: “In the year of the death of King Uzziah, I saw the Lord sitting on a high throne, and the edges of His robe filled the whole temple. The Seraphim stood around Him; each of them had six wings: with two he covered his face, and with two he covered his feet, and with two he flew. And they called to each other and said: Holy, Holy, Holy is the Lord of hosts! The whole earth is full of His glory/” (Is. 6. 1-3). According to the classification of Pseudo-Dionysius, together with the cherubim and thrones, the seraphim belong to the first triad: “... the most holy Thrones, the many-eyed and many-winged Orders, called in the language of the Jews Cherubim and Seraphim, according to the explanation of the Holy Scriptures, are in greater and more direct relation to the others
closeness to God... as for the name of the Seraphim, it clearly shows their incessant and everlasting desire for the Divine, their ardor and speed, their ardent, constant, unrelenting and unwavering swiftness, as well as their ability to truly elevate the lower ones to what is above, to excite and ignite them to the same heat: it also means the ability to scorch and burn. thereby cleansing them - always open. their unquenchable, constantly identical, light-forming and enlightening power. driving away and destroying all obscurity.
2. Cherubim
Word "cherub" means "fullness of knowledge" or "outpouring of wisdom."This choir has the power to know and contemplate God and the ability to understand and communicate divine knowledge to others.
3. Thrones
Term "thrones", or "many-eyed", indicates their proximity to the throne of God.This is the closest rank to God: they receive both their divine perfection and consciousness directly from Him.
Pseudo-Dionysius reports:
“So, it is right that the highest beings are dedicated to the first of the heavenly Hierarchies, since it has highest rank, especially because the first Epiphanies and consecrations initially refer to her, as the closest to God, and are called the burning Thrones and the outpouring of wisdom
heavenly Minds because these names express their God-like properties... The name of the highest Thrones means that they
completely free from all earthly attachments and, constantly rising above the earthly, peacefully strive for the heavenly, with all their might
motionless and firmly attached to the truly Highest being,
accepting His Divine suggestion in complete dispassion and immateriality; It also means that they carry God and slavishly carry out His Divine commands.
4. Dominations
Holy dominions are endowed with sufficient power to rise above and free themselves from earthly desires and aspirations.Their duty is to distribute the responsibilities of the angels.
According to Pseudo-Dionysius, “the significant name of the holy Dominions... means a certain unservile and free from any low attachment to the earthly exaltation to the heavenly, not in any way shaken by any violent attraction to something dissimilar to them, but a dominion constant in its freedom, standing above of any humiliating slavery, alien to all humiliation, removed from all inequality to itself, constantly striving for true Dominion and, as much as possible, holyly transforming into perfect likeness to Him both itself and everything subordinate to it, not clinging to anything that exists by chance, but always completely turning to the truly existent and constantly participating in the sovereign likeness of God.”
5. Powers
The forces known as "brilliant or radiant" are angels of miracles, help, blessings that appear during battles in the name of faith.It is believed that David received the support of the Forces to fight Goliath.
The powers are also the angels from whom Abraham received his strength when God told him to sacrifice his only son, Isaac. The main duties of these angels are to perform miracles on Earth.
They are allowed to interfere with everything that concerns the physical laws on earth, but they are also responsible for enforcing those laws. By this rank, the fifth in the Hierarchy of Angels, humanity is given valor as well as mercy.
Pseudo-Dionysius says: “The name of the holy Powers means some powerful and irresistible courage, if possible imparted to them, reflected in all their God-like actions in order to remove from themselves everything that could reduce and weaken the Divine insights bestowed upon them, strongly striving for the imitation of God, not remaining idle from laziness, but steadily looking at the highest and all-strengthening Power and, as far as possible, becoming Her image according to its own strength, completely turned to Her as the source of Power and descending God-like to the lower powers to impart power to them.”
6. Authorities
Authorities are on the same level as dominions and powers, and are endowed with power and intelligence second only to God's. They provide balance to the universe.
According to the Gospels, authorities can be both good forces and minions of evil. Among the nine angelic ranks, the authorities close the second triad, which in addition to them also includes dominions and powers. As Pseudo-Dionysius said, “the name of the holy Powers signifies an order equal to the Divine Dominions and Powers, harmonious and capable of receiving Divine insights, and a structure of premium spiritual dominion, which does not autocratically use the granted sovereign powers for evil, but freely and decently to the Divine as itself ascending , so holyly bringing others to Him and, as far as possible, becoming like the Source and Giver of all power and depicting Him... in the completely true use of His sovereign power.”
7. Beginnings
The principles are legions of angels protecting religion.They constitute the seventh choir in the Dionysian hierarchy, immediately preceding the archangels. The beginnings give strength to the peoples of the Earth to find and survive their destiny.
They are also believed to be the guardians of the peoples of the world. The choice of this term, like the term “authority,” to designate the orders of the angels of God is somewhat questionable, since c. The book of Ephesians refers to the “principalities and powers” as “the spirits of wickedness in high places” against which Christians must fight (“Ephesians” 6:12).
Among those considered “chief” in this order are Nisroc, an Assyrian deity who is considered in occult scriptures to be the chief prince of the demon of hell, and Anael, one of the seven angels of creation.
The Bible says: “For I am convinced that neither death nor life, neither angels nor
Beginnings, neither Powers, nor the present, nor the future... can separate us
from the love of God in Jesus Christ our Lord (Rom. 8.38). By
classification of Pseudo-Dionysius. beginnings are part of the third triad
along with the archangels and the angels themselves. Pseudo-Dionysius says:
“The name of the heavenly Principalities means the God-like ability to command and control in accordance with the sacred order befitting the commanding Powers, both to turn completely to the Beginningless Beginning, and to others, as is characteristic of the Principality, to guide Him, to imprint in oneself, as far as possible, the image of the inaccurate Beginning, etc. finally, the ability to express His supreme superiority in the well-being of the commanding Powers..., The heralding order of the Principalities, Archangels and Angels alternately commands over the human Hierarchies, so that the ascension and turning to God, communication and unity with Him, which from God graciously extends to all Hierarchies, begins through communication and flows out in the most sacred orderly order.”
8. Archangels
Archangels - The word is of Greek origin and is translated as “chief angels”, “senior angels”.The term “Archangels” appears for the first time in Greek-language Jewish literature of pre-Christian times (Greek translation of the “Book of Enoch” 20, 7) as a rendering of expressions like (“great prince”) in the appendix to Michael Old Testament texts(Dan. 12, 1); then this term is perceived by the New Testament authors (Jude 9; 1 Thess. 4, 16) and later Christian literature. According to the Christian celestial hierarchy, they rank directly above the angels. Religious tradition has seven archangels. The main one here is Michael the Archangel (Greek “supreme military leader”) - the leader of the armies of angels and people in their universal battle with Satan. Michael's weapon is a flaming sword.
Archangel Gabriel - best known for his participation in the Annunciation to the Virgin Mary of the birth of Jesus Christ. As a messenger of the hidden secrets of the world, he is depicted with a flowering branch, with a mirror (reflection is also a way of knowledge), and sometimes with a candle inside a lamp - the same symbol of a hidden sacrament.
Archangel Raphael - known as the heavenly healer and comforter of the afflicted.
Four other archangels are mentioned less frequently.
Uriel - this is heavenly fire, the patron saint of those who devoted themselves to the sciences and arts.
Salafiel - the name of the supreme servant with whom prayer inspiration is associated. On icons he is depicted in a prayerful pose, with his hands folded crosswise on his chest.
Archangel Yehudiel - blesses ascetics and protects them from the forces of evil. IN right hand he has a golden crown as a symbol of blessing, in his left there is a scourge that drives away enemies.
Barachiel - the role of dispenser of heavenly blessings was assigned to ordinary workers, primarily farmers. He is depicted with pink flowers.
The Old Testament legend also speaks of seven heavenly archangels. Their ancient Iranian parallel is the seven good spirits of Amesha Spenta(“immortal saints”) finds a correspondence with the mythology of the Vedas.This points to the Indo-European origins of the doctrine of the seven archangels, which in turn correlates with the most ancient ideas of people about the sevenfold structures of being, both divine and earthly.
9. Angels
Both Greek and Hebrew words expressing the concept"angel" means "messenger". Angels often played this role in the texts of the Bible, but its authors often give this term another meaning. Angels are God's incorporeal helpers. They appear as people with wings and a halo of light around their heads. They are usually mentioned in Jewish, Christian and Muslim religious texts. Angels have the appearance of a man, “only with wings and dressed in white robes: God created them from stone”; angels and seraphim - women, cherubim - men or children)<Иваницкий, 1890>.
Good and evil angels, messengers of God or the devil, converge in a decisive battle described in the book of Revelation. Angels can be ordinary people, prophets, inspiring good deeds, supernatural bearers of all kinds of messages or mentors, and even impersonal forces, like the winds, cloud pillars or fire that guided the Israelites during their exodus from Egypt. Plague and pestilence are called evil angels. St. Paul calls his illness “the messenger of Satan.” Many other phenomena, such as inspiration, sudden impulses, providences, are also attributed to angels.
Invisible and immortal. According to the teachings of the church, angels are genderless invisible spirits, immortal from the day of their creation. There are many angels, which follows from the Old Testament description of God - “Lord of hosts.” They form a hierarchy of angels and archangels of the entire heavenly army. Early Church clearly divided nine types, or “ranks,” of angels.
Angels served as intermediaries between God and his people. The Old Testament says that no one could see God and live, so direct communication between the Almighty and man is often depicted as communication with an angel. It was the angel who prevented Abraham from sacrificing Isaac. Moses saw an angel in a burning bush, although the voice of God was heard. An angel led the Israelites during their exodus from Egypt. At times, the biblical angels appear just like mortals until their true nature is revealed, like the angels who came to Lot before the horrific destruction of Sodom and Gomorrah.
Nameless spirits. Other angels are also mentioned in Scripture, such as a spirit with a fiery sword who blocked Adam's path back to Eden; cherub and seraphim, depicted in the form of thunderclouds and lightning, which recalls the belief of the ancient Jews in the god of thunderstorms; the messenger of God, who miraculously rescued Peter from prison, in addition, the angels who appeared to Isaiah in his vision of the heavenly court: “I saw the Lord sitting on a throne, high and lifted up, and the train of His robe filled the whole temple. Seraphim stood around Him; each of them has six wings; With two he covered his face, and with two he covered his feet, and with two he flew.”
Hosts of angels appear several times in the pages of the Bible. Thus, a choir of angels announced the birth of Christ. Archangel Michael commanded a large heavenly army in the battle against the forces of evil. The only angels in the Old and New Testaments who have their own names are Michael and Gabriel, who brought Mary the news of the birth of Jesus. Most angels refused to name themselves, reflecting the popular belief that revealing the name of a spirit diminishes its power.
Angel (ancient Greek ἄγγελος, angelos - “messenger, messenger”) in Abrahamic - a spiritual, intelligent, sexless and ethereal being, expressing the will of some higher powers or God and possessing superhuman and supernatural capabilities. The Bible calls Angels ministering Heb. 1:14. They are often depicted as people with snow-white wings on their backs.
The Greek word aγγελος angelos is a direct translation of the Hebrew. מלאך mal'akhʁh with the same meaning, from the archaic root לאכ, "to send", attested in Ugaritic; The Arabic word ملاك malak is borrowed directly from Hebrew.
Angels in Christianity
According to Christian teaching, all angels are ministering angels. They were created by God before the creation of the material world, over which they have significant power. There are significantly more of them than all people. The purpose of angels is to glorify God, to embody his glory, to direct and embody grace for the glory of God (therefore they are a great help to those who are being saved), their destiny is to glorify God and fulfill His instructions and will.
Angels, just like people, have a mind and their mind is much more perfect than a human one. Angels are eternal. Most often, angels are depicted as beardless youths, in light deaconal (ministry) vestments (surplice, orarion, bridles), with wings behind their backs (speed) and with a halo above their heads. However, in visions, angels appeared to people as six-winged (when Angels are not similar to humans in appearance, then their wings are like flowing streams of grace) and in the form of wheels dotted with eyes, and in the form of creatures with four faces on their heads, and like rotating fiery swords, and even in the form of bizarre animals (sphinxes, chimeras, pegasi, griffins, unicorns, etc.). In scripture they are sometimes called birds of the air.
In the angelic world, God established a strict hierarchy of 9 angelic ranks: Seraphim, Cherubim, Thrones, Dominions, Powers, Powers, Principalities, Archangels, Angels. The leader of the entire angelic army, Dennitsa, the most powerful, talented, beautiful and close to God, was so proud of his highest position among the other angels that he refused to recognize man as a being equal in abilities to God (meaning man’s ability to create and see the essence of things), then is above him, he himself wanted to become above God, and because of which he was overthrown.
Moreover, he managed to seduce many angels from different ranks. And at that moment, Archangel Michael called on those who hesitated to remain faithful to God, led an army of bright angels, and struck Dennitsa (who began to be called the devil, Satan, the evil one, etc., and others fallen angels- demons, demons, devils, etc.).
And there was a war in Heaven, as a result of which devilry fell into the “underworld of the earth,” that is, into hell, where it organized itself into the kingdom of Beelzebub, with the same angelic hierarchy. The fallen are not completely deprived of their former power and, by God’s permission, can instill sinful thoughts and desires in people, guide them and cause them pain. But good angels also help people, of whom there are more than demons (the Apocalypse says that the serpent (Lucifer) carried away a third of the stars (angels)).
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An angel (ancient Greek ἄγγελος, angelos - “messenger, messenger”) in Abrahamic religions is a spiritual, intelligent, sexless and ethereal being, expressing the will of some higher powers or God and possessing superhuman and supernatural capabilities. The Bible calls Angels ministering spirits (Heb. 1:14). They are often depicted as people with snow-white wings on their backs. The Greek word aγγελος angelos is a direct translation of the Hebrew. מלאך...
List of Angel Names different religions part 1.
List of names of Angels of different religions and names of Fallen Angels
In Christianity, the host of angels is divided into three classes, or hierarchies, and each hierarchy, in turn, is divided into three faces. Here is the most common classification of angelic faces, which is attributed to Dionysius the Areopagite:
First hierarchy: seraphim, cherubim, thrones.
Second hierarchy:
domination, strength, power.
Third hierarchy: principles, archangels, angels.
ARCHANGELS
Archangel Michael (Who is like God, Who is equal to God). Leader of the heavenly army. The conqueror of Satan holds in his left hand a green date branch on his chest, and in his right hand a spear, on top of which is a white banner with the image of a red cross, in commemoration of the victory of the Cross over the Devil.
Archangel Gabriel (Fortress of God or Power of God). One of the highest angels appears in the Old and New Testaments as the bearer of joyful tidings. Depicted with candles and a jasper mirror as a sign that the ways of God are not clear until time, but are comprehended over time by studying the word of God and obedience to the voice of conscience.
Archangel Raphael (Healing of God or Healing of God). The doctor of human ailments, the chief of the guardian angels, is depicted holding a vessel (alavaster) with medicinal remedies (medicine) in his left hand, and in his right hand a pod, that is, a clipped bird feather for anointing wounds.
Archangel Salafiel (Angel of Prayer, Prayer to God). A man of prayer, always praying to God for people and rousing people to prayer. He is depicted with his face and eyes bowed (lowered) down, and his hands pressed (folded) with a cross on his chest, as if tenderly praying.
Archangel Uriel (Fire of God or Light of God). As an Angel of light, he enlightens the minds of people with the revelation of truths that are useful to them; like the Angel of Divine Fire, he inflames hearts with love for God and destroys impure earthly attachments in them. He is depicted holding a naked sword in his right hand against his chest, and a fiery flame in his left.
Archangel Yehudiel (Praise of God, Glorifier of God). The Archangel of God Jehudiel is depicted holding a golden crown in his right hand, as a reward from God for useful and pious works to holy people, and in his left hand a scourge of three black ropes with three ends, as a punishment for sinners for laziness in pious works
Archangel Barachiel (Blessing of God). The Holy Archangel Barachiel, the dispenser of God's blessings and intercessor, asking for God's benefits to us: is depicted carrying white roses on his chest on his clothes, as if rewarding, by the command of God, for the prayers, works and moral behavior of people.
Names of Angels of different religions and names of Fallen Angels
Abasdarhon -. angel of the fifth hour of the night
Abraxos is the ancient name of the Creator of Angels.
Adnachiel - Angel who rules in November.
Adonael -. Archangel Adonai is one of the seven Angels, or Elohim; creator. Translated it means “My Lord.” Used by Jews instead of pronouncing the unpronounceable name of God.
Aeshma - Persian Archangel.
Af - Angel of Light.
Agla is the angel who saved Lot and his family.
Akriel is an angel who cures Infertility.
Amitiel - angel of truth.
Amriel - Angel rules in the month of May.
Anael -. Angel influencing love, passion and sexuality
Anapiel is an angel whose name means "division of God."
Anahel -. Angel who rules the third heaven.
Anpiel is an angel who protects birds.
Ansiel - "constrainer" name of the angel known as Arael - modification of Uriel; Prince over the people.
Araqiel - Angel with dominion over the Earth
Araton is one of the seven ruling angels over the provinces of Heaven.
Ariel - "lion of God"
Armisael - Angel of Protection
Asariel - "whom God has appointed to look beyond the boundaries;" Rules the Moon.
Asroilu - guardian angel in seventh heaven.
Astanphaeus - one of the seven angels of presence; Third gate keeper.
Asteraoth is the name of the angel who is responsible for nutrition
Atrugiel - The Grand Duke is in seventh heaven.
Aiyl - Angel of the zodiac sign Sagittarius.
Azbogah is the name of a high-ranking Angel of Judgment.
Azrael is the archangel of death.
Asriel is the name of the angel of destruction.
Balthioul - Angel with the power to prevent disasters
Baradiel - Angel of joy.
Barakiel -. Angel of Lightning
Barrattiel -. Angel of support
Barbiel -. Angela October
Bariel -. The ruling angel of the eleventh hour is the Angel of intellect.
Barquiel - Angel ruling the Seventh Hour of the Day.
Baruchiel - Angel in charge of nutrition.
Banya is the angel of Divine prophecy.
Bazazath - Archangel of the second heaven.
Bethor is one of the seven Angels of the ruling province of heaven.
Briathos - angel fights demons.
Cahethal - Seraphim Angel over agriculture.
Camael is a name that means "one who sees God," the chief angel of the powers.
Cassiel - Angel of Saturn.
Cerviel - Angel Ruler of the principality.
Chamuel is an Archangel whose name means "He who seeks God."
Chayyliel - angel whose name means "army"; Powerful Angel.
Cochabiel - Angel prince who stands before God.
Dabriel - Angel of the First Heaven who rules on Monday.
Dagiel is an angel who has power over fish.
Dalquiel -. Angela Prince of the Third Heaven
Damabiath - Angel of Naval Construction
Dardariel - Angel ruling the eleventh hour.
Diniel -. an angel who protects babies
Domiel - the angel guards the sixth hall in the seventh heaven.
Dubbiel - guardian angel of Persia; The name means "bear-god".
Dumas - Angel Prince
Duma is the angel of silence.
EAE is an angel who fights demons.
Eiael - Angel with power over the occult sciences.
Elyon is the ministry of the angel who brought the plague to Egypt.
Emmanuel - "God is with us" Angel whose name means
Erathaol is one of the seven great angels of the archon.
Eremiel is the great Angel who presides over the abyss and hell.
Gabriel - "MAN or Hero God." Archangel whose name means
Gadriel -. The angel who rules the fifth heaven
Galgaliel - Angel of the sun prince, like Raphael.
Galizur is the great Angel who rules the Second Heaven.
Gamaliel is the angel who will occupy the chosen one of heaven.
Gazardiel is the angel who controls the east.
Geburatiel - . The angel of the prince who guards the Seventh Heaven.
Guriel - Angel of the zodiac sign Leo.
Gzrel - an angel who cancels any evil decree against another in heaven
Hadraniel is an angel who stands at the second Gate to Heaven, "the Majesty of God".
Hadriel - Guardian Angel of the Gate of the East Wind.
Hagith is one of the seven angels who rule the provinces of Heaven.
Halaliel - Archangel known as the "Lord of Karma".
Hamaliel - Angel who rules the order of virtues.
Hamon is a big, honored, beautiful angel in the prince's heaven.
Haniel is an archangel who guards the Tree of Life.
Harahel is an angel who oversees libraries.
Hasdiel - Angel benevolance.
Hashmal - The Fiery Angel spoke about the Throne of God.
Hayliel - Angel in Prince. Seventh heaven
Haziel is an angel whose name means "vision of God."
Emana - Angel of the leader of the heavenly choir, whose name means "trust".
Hermesiel is an angel who leads one of the heavenly choirs.
Hofniel - Angel ruling Bene Elohim; It is called "God's Fighter".
Iaoel - Angel of the Lord, Angel of Visions.
Iaoth - Archangel who has the power to thwart demons.
Leo - breaks the angel with the demons.
Iofiel - Archangel whose name means "beauty of God."
Israfil - Islamic angel whose name means "burning one".
Jael is the CHERUB who guards the Ark of the Covenant.
Jahoel is one of the angels of the presence and chief of the Seraphim.
Jaoel - Guardian Angel who lives in the Seventh Heaven.
Idithuna is an angel whose name means "master of the Howl" or chanting of God.
Jefischa -. Angel of the ruling fourth hour of the night
Yehudiel -. Archangel who rules the movement of the heavenly spheres
Jeremiel is an Archangel whose name means "mercy of God."
Kabshiel -. Angel's mercy and favor
Kafziel - Archangel who is ruled by the planet Saturn.
Kakabel -. Angel who rules the stars and constellations
Kalaziel -. Angel who has the power to prevent Demons from disease
Karael is an angel who has. power to thwart the Demons
Kemuel - Angel archon and superior of Seraphim.
Kerubiel - Angel Prince of Cherubs.
Kokabiel - Angel Prince of the Stars.
Kutiel -. Angel of the waters and the use of diving rods
Labbiel is an angel whose name was changed to Raphael.
Lahabiel is an angel who protects from evil spirits.
Lamechial -. the angel who undermines deception
Lassuarium - Angel who rules the tenth hour of the night.
Laylah -. angel who controls and protects Rodos
Machidiel - Angel ruling the zodiac sign Aries and the month of March.
Marmaroth is an angel who has the power to thwart fate.
Mendrion - Angel who rules the seventh hour of the night.
Metatron is one of the Greatest Archangels, second only to God.
Michael is a great Archangel whose name means "Who is like God."
Mihr - angel of divine mercy; The angel who rules September.
Miniel - Angel are designed to evoke love.
Mitatron - angel of the Third Heaven.
Morael - Angel of fear that rules the months of August-September.
Moroni - brought the Messages of Joseph Smith, the founder of the Mormons.
Muriel - Angel who rules the dominions and the month of June.
Naaririel - Grand Duke Angel in seventh heaven.
Nagaliel - an angel who controls running streams; " Valley of God"
Nanael - angel who rules science and philosophy.
Narcariel - The angel who ruled the eighth hour of the night.
Nasargiel is a good angel with the head of a lion that rules hell.
Nathanael - Angel ruling over hidden things, fire and revenge.
Naya"il - Angel of testing.
Nelchael - Angel schemhamphorae.
Nuriel -. Angel's power and mesmerizing hail storms
Och - one ruling Angel of the regions of Heaven.
Omael -. Angel of chemistry and perpetuation of species
Onoel - name of the Archon Angel...
Ophaniel - Angel prince over ophanim.
Ophiel -. one ruling angel of the province of Heaven and Mercury
Oriel is the ruling Angel of the tenth hour of the day.
Orifiel - Archangel above the throne, and the second hour of the day.
Orphamiel - Angel Known as the "Finger of the Great Father".
Osmadiel - Angel decree Eight o'clock in the afternoon.
Ouriel - Archangel who commands demons.
Pamyel is the ruling Angel of the ninth hour of the night.
Pathiel is an angel whose name means "revealer of God".
Peliel -. Angel who rules virtues
Penuel - Angel who rules on Friday and is in the third heaven.
Pesagniyah is an angel who accompanies prayers to Mount Heaven.
Phaleg is one of the seven Angels of the ruling province of Heaven.
Phanuel - archangel who is the translator of Revelations.
Phounebiel - Angel illness breakdown.
Phul one of the seven ruling angels of the provinces of Heaven.
Pravuil -. Archangel ALL who hold the heavenly records
Pronoia - Archon Angel who helped make humanity.
purah - Angel of oblivion.
Puriel is an angel whose name means "God of Fire." angel of punishment.
Qaspiel is an angel who is ruled by the Moon.
Quabriel - Ruling Angel of the Ninth Hour of the Day
Rachiel - Angel ophanim WHO Rules and Venus. manages Sexuality
Rachmiel is the angel of mercy, whose name also means the same.
Radueriel is an angel who can create angels and controls other archives.
Raguel is an angel who monitors the behavior of angels, "a friend of God."
Rahab is the angel of death, destruction, but also the sea.
Rahatiel - Angel Prince of the Constellation; the name means "to run".
Rahmiel - Angel of mercy and love.
Ramiel is an angel who oversees visions and souls during the Last Judgment.
Raphael is a great Archangel whose name means "the shining one who heals."
Rathanael is an angel of the Third Demon Heaven and a thwarter.
Raziel - The chief angel above the throne, guarding the secrets of the Universe.
Remiel - Angel of the soul that leads to decision; the name means "mercy of God".
Rikbiel - angel who oversees the Divine Chariot; boss of wheels.
Rizoel - Angel with power to thwart Demons
Rogziel is an angel of punishment whose name means "Wrath of God."
Ruman is an angel who takes into account the deeds of evil men while in hell.
Hosts - Archon Angel of Presence.
Sabathiel -. an angel who communicates intelligence or Divine Light
Sablo - Angel of protection and mercy.
Sabrael - archangel who guards the first heavens.
Sabrathan - Angel ruling at one o'clock in the morning.
Sachiel is the ruling Angel of Jupiter, whose name means "The Covering of God".
Sagnessagiel - angel who guards the Fourth Hall in the Seventh Heaven.
Sahaqiel - Angel Prince of the Fourth Heavens.
Salafiel - the salvation of the angel Adam and Eve.
Samkiel - Angel Destruction and cleanse souls from the underworld.
Samuel is a fruling angel of the first hour of the day.
Sandalphon - Giant angel whose name means "joint brother" (from Metratron).
Saniel is the ruling Angel of the sixth hour of the day.
Sarakiel -. The angel who rules the angels
Sarandiel - Angel ruling the twelfth hour of the night.
Satqiel - Angel prince of the Fifth Heaven.
Seraphiel - chief angel Seraphim of angels.
Shamsiel is an angel whose name means "light of day." Shepherd - Angel of repentance.
Shoftiel - Angel whose name means "judge of God."
Sidqiel - Angel Prince ophanim;. ruler Venus.
Sidriel - Angel of the Prince in the First Heaven Simiel - Arkhangelsk.
Sizouze - Angel of prayer.
Sophia is an angel whose name means "wisdom".
Soqedhozi is an angel who weighs the merits of men before God.
Sorath -. angel who is the spirit of the sun
Sorush is an angel who punishes souls on Judgment Day.
Soterasiel is an angel whose name says "Who activates the fire of God."
Sraosha is the angel who sets the world in motion.
Suriel - ". God's commandment"The angel of healing, whose name means
Tagas - Manager of the Angel singing angels.
Tartys - ruling Angel Second hour at night.
Tatrasiel -. great angelic prince
Temeluch -. Angela is a caretaker who protects newborns and children
Temperance -. Angela elixir of life
Theliel - Angel Prince of Love. Tubiel -. Angela in summer
Tzadkiel - Guardian Angel of Justice and the Gate of the East Wind.
Ubaviel - Angel of the zodiac sign Capricorn.
Umabel - Angel of physics and astronomy.
Uriel is an excellent Archangel whose name means "God is my light."
Usiel - who stands as an angel before the throne. God
Uzziel is a cherubim angel whose name means “power of God.”
Varhmiel - Angel ruling the fourth hour of the day.
Vequaniel - Angel ruling the third hour of the day.
Verchiel is the ruling Angel in July and. Zodiac sign Leo
Vretiel - SWIFT in wisdom The Archangel is responsible for recording the Works of God.
Xathanael is the sixth Angel whom God created.
Yabbashael - Angel of the Earth
Yefefiah - an archangel who is a prince. Torah
Yehudiah -. benevolant angel of death
Yerachmiel is the archangel who rules the Earth.
Yeshamiel -. The angel who rules the zodiac sign Libra
Yofiel - Angel Prince of the Torah commander of 53 legions of angels.
Zaapiel -. Evil Punisher Angel Soul
Zaazenach - Angel ruling the sixth hour of the night.
Zabkiel - Angel who rules the throne.
Zachariel - Angel governor of Jupiter.
Zachriel is an angel who controls memories.
Zadkeil is the archangel who rules and stands in the presence of God in Heaven.
Zagzagel - Angel Prince of Torah and wisdom.
Zakzakiel - Angel of the Seventh Heaven.
Zaphiel - Angel ruler of the cherubs.
Zaphkiel - Archangel whose name means "knowledge of God."
Zarall - CHERUB angel who guards the ark.
Zazriel is an angel whose name means "power of God".
Zehanpuryu is a high-ranking angel whose name means "one who gives."
Zerachiel -. Angel of July and the sun
Zophiel is an angel whose name means "God's secret".
Angel(ancient Greek ἄγγελος, angelos - “messenger, messenger”) in Abrahamic religions - a spiritual, intelligent, sexless and ethereal being, expressing the will of God and possessing supernatural powers. The Bible calls Angels ministering spirits. They are often depicted as people with snow-white wings on their backs.
The angels do not know our strife, strife, wars, anger, hatred and envy. They are saturated with the sweetness of contemplating the beauty of the Divine and the knowledge of eternal wisdom. Thus, in the unceasing contemplation of God, in constant striving and exaltation towards Him, in the never-ceasing hymn of His immeasurable glory and greatness, angels live in heaven.
Angel Abilities:
The power of Angels is bestowed by God. He defines for any Angel the abilities that the Angel will have:
1. Be invisible to physical vision.
2. The ability to fly in the spiritual (Spiritual elevation, closeness to God).
3. The ability to manifest in the material: the ability to appear in the physical human body, the ability to influence the physical world. Vision through the thickness of time, the ability to read both human souls and people’s thoughts in their eyes, to get to the depths of the thoughts of a person’s heart and mind.
4. The ability to destroy entire cities.
5. Angels have free will to choose.
In Kabbalah, angels number from one hundred thousand to forty-nine million.
Kabbalah is a guide describing the path to God. And this path leads through palaces or countless halls where the help of angels is needed.
Eight main angels:
1.Anael- God listen to me
2.Gavriel- the power of God
3. Samuel- poison of God
4. Michael- God-like, leader of the heavenly army
5. Sashiel- God's justice
6. Raphael- healer
7. Cassiel- throne of God
8. Oriel- light of God
Above all Metatron- Voice of God
Perfume - human soul, freed from the body:
1. Pavael - the spirit of St. Joseph
2. Kafael - the spirit accompanying John the Baptist in the desert
3. Raphael - the spirit of Solomon
4. Getatia - the spirit of Moses
5. Uriel - the spirit of Ezra
6. Possessed - the spirit of the rod of Moses
7. Gethael - the spirit of Joshua
8. Gimel - the spirit of the serpent of Eve
9. Kamael - the spirit of personal courage
10. Ofil - the spirit of piety
11. Alepta - the spirit of Abraham
12. Gabriel - the spirit of Elijah
13. Samael - the spirit of John the Baptist
14. Michael - the spirit of Elesse
15. Vo-Ael - spirit of ghosts
16. Tetatia - spirit of virtue
17. Anael - spirit of knowledge
18. Thalet - the spirit of happiness (earthly paradise)
The seven main demons of the Devil (his guises):
1. Samael - the lord of the air and the angel of the Afterlife
2. Beelzebub - Lord of Darkness and Demons
3. Python - the spirit of divination
4. Belial - spirit of treachery
5. Asmodeus - demon - fighter
6. Lucifer - the spirit of astral light
7. Satan - the one who resists God
Above all these creations rises the angel of prayerful reflection about God. The path of prayerful reflection leads him to an ever more uplifting possibility of love, which is ultimately achieved by the realization that every life is holy, that every life is God and the transmission of love. Whatever we do in the divine ecstasy of prayer or prayerful contemplation represents an act of creation. And only such an act in God and through God creates new angels.
Angels were created by God before the creation of the material world, over which they have significant power. There are significantly more of them than all people.
The purpose of angels: glorifying God, embodying his glory, guiding and embodying grace for the glory of God (therefore they are a great help to those who are being saved).
Angels, just like people, have minds and their minds are more perfect than human ones. Angels are eternal. They create his spirit in a person’s soul and allow the human heart to form its own image.
In the angelic world, a strict hierarchy was established by God (subordination of 9 angelic ranks). The leader of the entire angelic army, Dennitsa is the most powerful, talented, beautiful and closest to God.
But one day he became so proud of his highest position among the other angels that he decided to rebel and take the place of God himself. Moreover, he managed to seduce many angels from different ranks. Then at that moment the Archangel Michael called on those who hesitated to remain faithful to God, led the army of bright angels, and struck down Dennitsa (who began to be called the Devil, Satan, the Evil One and others, and other fallen angels - demons, devils).
And there was a war in Heaven, as a result of which the evil spirits were cast into hell, where they organized themselves into the kingdom of Beelzebub, with the same angelic hierarchy. Fallen spirits are not completely deprived of their former power and, by God’s permission, can inspire people with sinful thoughts and desires, guide them and cause them pain. But good angels, who outnumber demons, also help people.
The name of a spirit is not the same as the name of a person. God is a spirit, and as a spirit, he names a being not by what is transitory (who would call a man by the brand of his jacket?), but by glory. The Angel's name is the name of his glory. The names of some angels are revealed to people: Michael, Gabriel, Raphael, Jehudiel, Salafail and others.
Guardian angels are spirits sent by God to every person even before birth.
Every person is also hunted by demons who want to destroy his soul with the help of inspired fears, temptations and enticements. (in the heart of every person there is an “invisible war” between God and the devil).
Each angel (and demon) has different abilities: some convey to people an understanding of the virtue of non-covetousness, others strengthen people’s faith.
Ranks of angels:
1. Angels
2. Archangels
3. Thrones
4. Dominations
5. Beginnings
6. Powers
7. Radiance
8. Climbing
9. Understandings
According to Dionysius the Areopagite, the angels are arranged in the following order:
1. First person (highest hierarchy)
2. Seraphim (Hebrew שׂרפים - burning, flaming, fiery, - Greek σεραφίμ - six-winged angels. They flame with love for God and encourage many to it.
3. Cherubim (ancient Greek χερουβίμ from Hebrew כרובים, kerubim - intercessors, minds, disseminators of knowledge, outpouring of wisdom) - four-winged and four-faced angels. Their name means: outpouring of wisdom, enlightenment. (Satan was from the order of cherubim).
4. Thrones (ancient Greek θρόνοι) - God-bearing - on them the Lord sits as if on a throne and pronounces His Judgment. Thrones (ancient Greek θρόνοι), according to Dionysius: “God-bearing”) - the Lord sits on them as if on a throne and pronounces His Judgment.
5. Second face (middle hierarchy)
6. Dominations (ancient Greek κυριότητες, lat. dominationes) - instruct earthly rulers appointed by God in wise governance, teach them to control their feelings, and tame sinful lusts.
7. Powers (ancient Greek δυνάμεις, lat. potestates) - work miracles and send down the grace of miracles and clairvoyance to the saints of God.
8. Authorities (ancient Greek ἐξουσίες, lat. virtutes) - have the power to tame the power of the Devil.
9. Third face (lower hierarchy)
10. Principles (archons) (ancient Greek ἀρχαί, lat. principates) - they are entrusted with managing the Universe and the elements of nature.
11. Archangels (chiefs of angels) (ancient Greek ἀρχάγγελοι -Michael) - heavenly teachers, teach people how to act in life.
12. Angels (ancient Greek ἀγγελοι - closest to people. They proclaim the intentions of God, instruct people to a virtuous and holy life. Gabriel; Raphael; (For Pseudo-Dionysius, the Archangel Michael is an “angel”); Seven Angels with gold bowls filled with the wrath of God; the Angel of the Abyss Abaddon with a chain and the key to the Abyss; Seven Angels with trumpets.
From the point of view of faith, the existence of angels is a definite and undeniable truth. A Christian should have no doubt about the existence of both angels and demons. Nevertheless, not everyone knows that in Orthodoxy there is a strict angelic hierarchy.
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General information about the celestial hierarchy
In Orthodox dogmatics, two hierarchies are distinguished: heavenly (invisible) and earthly (visible). If we take into account Holy Bible, in it we will find a clear indication of the creation of heaven and earth. Saint Basil the Great, Archbishop of Caesarea of the Capadocia Church, argues that “heaven” should be understood as nothing more than the invisible divine world of incorporeal beings - angels. At the same time, “earth” means the material, earthly world of substances, the Earth.
Therefore, it turns out that the angelic world was created by the Creator before the material world began to exist. We can find direct indications on this question in one of the instructive books of the Old Testament - in the book of Job. It pays special attention to the following words:
What are its foundations lowered into, who laid its cornerstone, when the stars of the morning uttered a cry, all the sons of God rejoiced?
Thus, the cornerstone refers to the Earth, and the Sons of God are angelic beings who carry out the will of God.
Classification of Dionysius the Areopagite
Dionysius the Areopagite "On the Heavenly Hierarchy"
The doctrine of the Christian doctrine of John of Damascus about the heavenly hierarchy was fully formulated and preserved in the orthodox church. The Sacred Parallels contain the structure of the heavenly angelic orders. The immeasurable number of angels and their precise hierarchical order are confirmed by Holy Letters, the Church Fathers and theologians. The classification and structure of the heavenly hierarchy is best described by Dionysius the Areopagite in his famous work “On the Heavenly Hierarchy.”
He bases his theory on the philosophy of Neoplatonism, in which the concept of hierarchy plays a fundamental role. According to the science of the greatest representatives of Neoplatonism - Plotinus and Proclus, everything is subject to a strict hierarchical order. Then more perfect things precede less perfect ones and perform in relation to them the function of support, protection and control. Dionysius borrows this theory to structure the angelic world.
At the top of the cosmic order he sees God. All other creations are posted on different levels, taking into account their greater or lesser distance from God. They are like rays of light that are attracted to God as the ultimate goal of all perfection. In this process of returning to unity, hierarchical ranks play a fundamental role. God does not directly influence each nature, but acts on it through different orders.
It is on this concept that Dionysius builds his theological and spiritual platforms. According to it, the lower ones are guided, purified, illuminated and realized by higher images. The greater their participation in the divine nature, the closer they are to it. Consequently, the angelic ranks are capable of playing the role of intermediaries between God and people. Thus, having fixed general principles regulation of the hierarchical structure of the cosmos, the author offers his own classification of angels. He divided them into three large hierarchies, each containing three ranks or choirs.
1. The highest or first heavenly hierarchy
Seraphim on a fragment of a fresco by Theophanes of Crete, 16th century, Athos
The first level, or degree of hierarchy, belongs to the highest angelic ranks - this is. Seraphim translated from Hebrew means “like fire.” These are divine supernatural beings that have six wings. They cover their faces, arms and legs with wings, flying in front of the Creator. The prophet Isaiah saw the seraphim hovering over the Ark of the Covenant and singing an angelic song.
Cherubim just like seraphim, they are divine beings and are close to the Creator. They belong to the second angelic rank. In the Bible they are depicted with flaming swords. For example, a cherub with a flaming sword guards the entrance to the Garden of Eden. The prophet and psalmist David in the seventeenth psalm describes cherubim as a vehicle for the Creator. In the Book of Kings the epithet “He who sits on the cherubim” is used very often. The Book of Exodus also talks about cast gold cherubs. They were depicted on the Ark of the Covenant, facing each other.
They follow the cherubs thrones. These are the heavenly Minds that reveal Divine truth and serve God's justice. Then, before the One who sits on the exalted throne, there are God-bearing thrones. On them, as on reasonable thrones, God rests. Resting on them, God accomplishes His righteous judgment. So basically God's justice is done through them. They listen to His will, glorify Him, and pour out the power of God on the thrones of earthly judges so that kings and rulers can administer righteous judgment.
2. Middle or second degree of the angelic hierarchy
Cathedral of the Archangel Michael and others Heavenly Powers disembodied established at the beginning of the 4th century at the Council of Laodicea
The second degree of the dominance hierarchy is occupied by Dominations, Forces and Powers. They protect cities, villages, secular and spiritual authorities, churches, monasteries. In this way they serve Their Creator, fulfilling His holy will. Dominions, powers and authorities are appointed by God not only to protect cities, bishops, churches, earthly rulers, but even entire countries and states.
Domination gives earthly rulers wisdom in managing earthly affairs. He teaches you to control your feelings, get rid of unnecessary desires and passions, and subordinate the flesh to the spirit. It also helps to dominate your will and overcome any temptation.
Powers filled with the Most High fortress and carry out the Highest will. They create great miracles and send the grace of miracles to the saints of God. With their help, they can cure diseases, predict the future and help those who need it. Strength strengthens any Christian in times of sorrow and trouble.
Power has an influence on dark forces, tames the devil's power. They also protect people from sent temptations. The authorities do not allow the dark forces to harm anyone to the extent that they would like. Spirits also assist workers in spiritual matters and labors. The authorities protect them so that they do not lose the spiritual kingdom. They fight temptations and seductions, help repel the evil plans and slander of enemies.
3. Third or lowest degree of the hierarchy of angels
archangel Michael
The third stage is occupied by archangels and angels. They are classified as the lower angelic levels. Archangels are considered higher and more powerful than angels, nevertheless they belong to the third level. There are nine of them in total. Among them, three archangels stand out - Michael, Gabriel and Raphael. Michael rules over the heavenly angelic forces. Gabriel is considered the good news, since it was he who brought the news of the birth of Jesus Christ. Raphael, in turn, is considered a healer. Popular piety sees in him a prototype of the Guardian Angel.
archangel Michael
archangel Michael
The name "Michael" is translated as "Who is like God." This is the archangel of God's justice, judgment, grace and mercy. He is considered one of the strongest heavenly spirits. and his army fight against the fallen who rebelled against the Holy Father. Michael is usually represented with a sword in his hands, with which he defeats the dragon. Sometimes there is an image with scales on which he measures the good and bad deeds of the deceased.
Archangel Michael accompanies souls during the transition from the body to heaven. The Church asks Michael for help against Satan - the enemy of God and people. In many churches, after the mass, those present read a prayer to the Archangel Michael. He is the patron of the dying, fencers, jewelers, surveyors, radiologists, engravers, and grinders. Cemetery chapels are often named in his honor.
Archangel Gabriel
Archangel Gabriel
The name “Gabriel” is literally translated from Hebrew as “Lord of God.” Sometimes there are variants of Lord from God, God's Ruler. One of the seven archangels, “The Left Hand of the Lord.” Gabriel is considered God's messenger and messenger. Its appearance announces important events for all mankind that change the course of history. It was to Gabriel that the Lord entrusted the sacred mission to bring the good news of immaculate conception the future mother of the Savior, about the salvation of the human race. The name is inextricably linked with the family of the Mother of God and the fact of the Annunciation. That is why the day after this great holiday, which Christians of the Eastern rite celebrate on April 7, a prayer meeting (cathedral) takes place in his honor.
The first mention of Gabriel is in the book of the prophet Daniel. Gabriel explained to him the meaning of the visions and informed him of the future of the Jewish people. The Archangel appeared in the desert before the prophet Moses, where he taught him to read and write. Announcing the origin of the world and the emergence of the first man, he inspired the prophets to write the Book of Existence. Gabriel notified the righteous Joachim and Anna about the birth of the Blessed Virgin Mary from them. Appearing in the temple before Elder Zechariah, he predicted the miraculous conception and birth of John the Baptist - God's Forerunner.
According to some Church Fathers, Gabriel relentlessly guarded the Holy Family. Moreover, from the very moment of the message to the young Mary about her sacred mission. It was he who was the chosen messenger of the Lord to Saint Joseph the Betrothed. He assured him in a dream of the sinlessness of the Virgin Mary. From Gabriel, Joseph received a warning about Herod's bloody plans and an order to save the Baby and the Virgin Mary by escaping to Egypt. Archangel Gabriel was next to the Son of God at all the most significant moments of His life. Fully justifying the meaning of his name "God's Fortress", he was close to the Lord during His prayer. In the Garden of Gethsemane he inspired and strengthened Him before future suffering. From the lips of the Archangel Gabriel, the women received news of the Resurrection of Jesus.
In many church books, Archangel Gabriel is called the “minister of miracles.” His repeated appearances to humanity in Old Testament and New Testament times highlight the diligent fulfillment of God's Will. He imparts to the human race the highest knowledge, informs about the most important events in the history of the religion of Christianity. Orthodox Church calls not to forget about the service of the Archangel Gabriel before the Lord, his care for Christians. Therefore, he invites us to diligently pray to him on the days dedicated to his memory: April 8, July 26 and November 21. On April 8, the first Council of the Archangel Gabriel (later the Annunciation) was held. The twenty-sixth of July - probably in honor of the construction of the Cathedral of St. Gabriel in Constantinople. November 21 is remembered during the celebration of the Council of Archangel Michael.
Archangel Raphael
Archangel Raphael
Raphael appeared in the Book of Tobit, he is "one of the seven angels who always stand before the Creator and have access to the Lord's glory." In this book he appears in human form and takes the common name Azariah. In addition, he offers his company and tutelage to the young Tobit, who travels from Nineveh to Raga in Media. The Archangel saves him from many dangers, drives out the demon Asmodeus and heals the blind father Tobit. Raphael also frees Sarah from the unclean spirit - future wife Tobita. The name Raphael means “God heals,” “Healing of God.”
Since they began to use the names of the seven Archangels from the Jewish apocrypha too quickly, the synods in Laodicea (361) and Rome (492 and 745) forbade calling them that. They only allowed the names of Michael, Gabriel and Raphael to be used because they appear in the Holy Letter. Already in the 7th century. In Venice there was a church named after Raphael. In the same century, the Spanish city of Cordoba declared him its patron.
The saint shows the kindness of Providence. He is honored as the patron saint of pharmacists, the sick, doctors, emigrants, pilgrims, travelers, fugitives, travelers and sailors. In iconography he is represented as a young man wearing the typical garb of an angel. Its attributes are a cross, a pilgrim’s staff, and sometimes fish and dishes.
Angels
In addition to the archangels, angels are distinguished in the Christian faith. The word “angel” translated from Greek means “messenger”. They are good spirits who carry out the will of Their Creator. At the same time, some of them protect people from evil, and therefore they are also called guardian angels. are given by the Lord to man in the feast of the Sacrament of Baptism.
The number of spirits is not known exactly - only the Lord knows the exact number. We only know that there are a lot of them - “thousands of thousands.” Such countless numbers do not need any physical space for them. After all, they are disembodied spirits that have no physical dimensions. That is, their nature does not belong to our three-dimensional world.
Consequently, all of the above angelic ranks, or celestial hierarchy, play an important role in the Christian life. They remind us of the Kingdom of Heaven and the invisible spiritual world. None of the people can comprehend this world with their minds.
Hierarchy of demons
The identification of demons with rebellious angels is a recurring theme in the New Testament. According to the Church Translation, the rebellious spirits committed the sin of pride, desiring to be equal to the Father and independent of Him. They usurped God's rights and interfered with the plan of salvation and the world order itself. The state of separation of rebellious spirits from the Lord through their non-acceptance of God's dominion is final.
Because their choice is irrevocable, irrevocable. This is because they are pure spirits and do not need much thought for their decisions. Their decision and choice are intuitive, instantaneous and irrevocable. The irreversibility of the choice, not the lack of God's mercy, is the reason why their sin cannot be forgiven. There is no repentance for them after a fall, just as there is no repentance for people after death.
It is impossible to change the devil, unless God would destroy him and create a new bright spirit. But this is also impossible, because God does not repent of his decisions and does not abandon his creation. Since there is a hierarchy among angels, there is demons have hierarchy too. The New Testament recalls Satan, the “prince of demons,” who with his demons fought against Michael and his army.
However, among good spirits, the hierarchy is based on mutual service in love. While among evil spirits the hierarchical structure rests on their mutual malice and natural strength. Therefore, the demons of the highest power lead below them, keeping them in fear and obedience. Neither the Holy Letter nor the Giving indicate the exact number of rebellious spirits. However, there are some hints of very big number rebellious spirits that Satan pulled with him when he rebelled against God.
And another sign appeared in heaven: behold, a great red dragon with seven heads and ten horns, and on his heads seven crowns. His tail carried away a third of the stars from the sky and threw them to the ground.
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