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 Angels
are beings of pure spirituality. Below is a summary explaining
how angels differ from other celestial helpers and God.
The
Power of The Angels*
Although the angel
is only one spiritual being among the entire heavenly host, and
merely one creature in all of Creation, it has no limitations of any
kind upon its powers and abilities. This is for the simple reason
that their entire existences of having the capacity to fulfill all
tasks given to it are derived from God. One should not think,
however, that because their powers come from a source outside
themselves angels are weak and feeble. On the contrary, because
angels' strength comes directly from God it is beyond compare and
has no equal anywhere in the universe. Such a conception of angelic
power helps to stress the close relationship between angels and God
and the degree to which they are different from humanity.
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Based on writings in the book, Angels A-Z, by Matthew Bunson.
The
Nine Angelic Choirs
Angels
are divided into different groups, each with their own purpose for
existence. In turn, each individual angel, including your own
guardian angel, has its own specialties. Most angels seem to belong
to one or more of the hierarchies in the table below.
The choirs below are the most widely accepted. As you will see in
the table below, angels
are not limited to belonging to just one choir.
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Seraphim
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The
highest of the nine angelic orders brings the healing flame of
love from heaven to earth and are often identified with fire.
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Michael,
Metatron, Sepheriel, Seraphiel and Uriel
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Cherubim
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Cherubs
emanate the love of God and possess knowledge and wisdom.
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Gabrielle/Gabriel,
Ophaniel, Raphael, Uriel and Zophiel
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Thrones
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Thrones
emulate the light of God with brilliant fairness and honesty.
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Jophiel,
Orifiel, Raziel and Zaphkiel
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Dominations
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Dominations
regulate the tasks of the angels maintaining the order of the
universe.
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Hashmal,
Muriel, Zadkiel and Zacharel
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Virtues
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The
Virtues preside over nature and every facet of natural life.
They give us the strength to always turn to God.
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Gabrielle/Gabriel,
Michael, Peliel, Sabriel, Tarshish and Uzziel
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Powers
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The
Powers defend the universe from evil keeping order and
stability.
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Camael,
Gabrielle/Gabriel, Galgaliel, Michael, Raphael and Verchiel
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Principalities
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These
are the caretakers, or guardian angels of nations, provinces,
counties, districts, cities, towns, villages, buildings and
houses. Unlike personal protectors they have direct
involvement in the affairs of all humanity. In light of world
events, ask for the intervention of The Principalities.
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Amael,
Anael, Cerviel and Haniel
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Archangels
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This
is a confusing order because most of the members also belong
to other choirs. Their primary
function is to intervene consistently in the affair of each and every life.
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Barachiel,
Gabrielle/Gabriel, Jehudiel, Metatron, Michael, Raphael and
Uriel
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Angels
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The
ninth and final order of angels according to the organization
of celestial hierarchy. These angels are the closest to
humanity and it’s labors and concerns. Most guardian angels
belong to this order.
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Chayyliel,
Phalag, Adnachiel
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Learn more about
specific angels by clicking on the links below.
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* The art used for the
Archangel links are works by Peter Fich Christiansen who, as you can
see, creates beautiful spiritual works of art along with his wife
Birgitte who is also an accomplished spiritual artist.
Their website is
http://www.birgittefich.dk/index.php?pid=86
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