Info. About Angels
- Hebrew for �one going� or �one sent�
- Spiritual messenger
- Intermediate between God and humans
- Established at the Fourth Latern Council (1215)
The Types of Angels
- Seraphim
- Cherubim
- Thrones
- Dominations
- Virtues
- Powers
- Principalities
- Archangels
- Guardians
- Fallen
The Seraphim
- Considered the highest ranking of all angels
- Sit at the right hand of God
- Sing to God
- Associated with healing fire
- Are said to have 16 faces, and a radiance
The Cherubim
- Guarded the Ark of the Covenant
- Are said to carve the Garden of Eden
- Said to have 4 faces and 2 pairs of wings
- Drive God�s chariot for him
The Thrones
- Sometimes are called Ophanim
- Fulfill God�s justice for him
- Their power lies in their humility
The Dominations
- Wear green and gold outfits and are said to carry both a sword and scepter
- Monitor and regulate the work of other angels
- Pay attention to even the smallest details
The Virtues
- Have administrator duties of the Dominations, but only deal with our world and the cosmos
- Bestow characters on mortals, such as valor and truth
- Also play a role in the regulation of miracles
The Powers
- AKA: The Authorities
- Protect the world from demons
- Guard the path from Heaven to earth
The Principalities
- Overlook the development of civilization
- Deal one on one with mortals
The Archangels
- Are the most ambiguous angels
- Were the first known type of angel
- Were the highest ranking angels
- Command the whole army of angels
Guardian Angels
- Caretakers of mortals
- Positions is no lower than Seraphim in the Eyes of God
Fallen Angels
- Angels that choose to separate themselves from God
- The first one was Satan
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