The 9 Ranks of Angels
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Did you know that according to some groups within the Abrahamic religions, there are many different types of angels? Today we’ll look into the angelic hierarchy put forward by the medieval catholic church.
Sources:
Summa Theologica by Thomas Aquinas (Translated by Fathers of the English Dominican Province)
On the Celestial Hierarchy by Pseudo-Dionysius the Areopagite
Angelic Spirituality: Medieval Perspectives on the Ways of Angels by Steven Chase
Music:
Scheming Weasel, Arcadia, and Dreamy Flashback by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
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This was quite informative. I've heard of angelic ranks, but never really understood the hierarchy other than the names in the bible like seraphim, cherubim, and archangels. It's also nice to know the source is fairly arbitrary.
9:59 its weird to hear the word "awesome" being used like this in the fast. And here I thought this was a recent modern word
It is not arbitrary. He makes no reference to the Book of Revelations.
@@jcsgodmother The second set of angels he mentioned were basically arbitrary terms from The Old Testament that the person who wrote The Celestial Hierarchy mentioned by Dionysus to refer to groups of angels that are never specified in The Bible. That's like the way some denominations today might have specific definitions for the differences between a pastor, a reverend, a minister, a bishop, a deacon, a preacher, an apostle, etc., but those definitions would not may not be biblical.
@@jakeleo4518in this context the meaning of awesome may be like „ terrifying“. It includes the word „awe“ which also means „reverence“ so it is truly an old word
Bible only says *"Archangel"* it's not plural.
The 4 Evangelists are also symbolized as a human (Mathew), a bull (Luke), a lion (Mark), and an eagle (John)
This was also written by Aquinas… although he probably wasn’t the first
And I’ve heard human saints who are patrons of particular things or places to also to be called principalities
Oh yeah. I wasn't aware of this. There's the eagle of St. John, winged lion of St. Mark, and the winged ox of St. Luke. I'm not sure what's St. Matthew's symbol is though.
Oh you're right. St. Matthew is associated with a winged angelic man. 😮
9:59 its weird to hear the word "awesome" being used like this in the fast. And here I thought this was a recent modern word
Curiously, those are are the symbols of the fixed signs of the zodiac: Taurus the bull, Leo the lion, Scorpio (in its transcendent form) the eagle, and Aquarius the water-bearer man.
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Maybe it’s the way you explained it but it seems rather obvious that Satan was probably a Seraphim because of the “serpent” double meaning in the word seraph. If Satan (Lucifer) was a cherub, how would he have had time to be the chancellor of Music if he was guarding God all day? Seraphims are the only ones who are described (in this video) as singers. I’d wager that Satan was probably a Seraphim? Am I way off?
No, you are exactly right. Satan was a Seraphim. He is only called a cherub in Ezekiel because "cherubim" means guardian, referring to a role. So he was simply that a guardian. Seraphim, on the other hand, refers to appearance; fiery serpents, and there's more than enough evidence in the Bible suggesting Satan has serpentine qualities. So a cherub (guardian) could be a seraph in apperance/quality and a seraph could be a cherub in duty.
I believe the key area of confusion is in names given to the hierarchies (cherubim, seraphim). Instead of cherubim, a more suitable name for the hierarchy would be Chayot Ha Kodesh, otherwise known as the four living creatures. Their main function, being throne bearers of God's throne, in addition to being cherubs. It should be noted that while the seraphim may act as cherubs, the role of throne bearer belongs to the living creatures alone.
@timothyeyo9245 both of you are wrong. no where in the bible does is say that the devil was a fallen angel.
He took this from the Kabbalah which is invented arround the Jewish Torah and according to Jewish people there is no such thing as fallen angels. Satan is an angel like all other who’s task is to make man sin. In the book of job satan pleaded with god that job was a good man. You need to learn the real books
Correct me if I'm wrong, but in the story of Adam and Eve in the Garden of Eden, wasn't it implied that Satan eas the snake or serpent that convinced her to eat from the Apple, therefore forcing from that place? If he was a Seraphim and old-time scholars made this connection, perhaps Seraphim are depicted without serpentine forms because they don't want to emulate the first betrayer from among their ranks??
@nope4909 The devil and his angels are all fallen because they have sinned and are condemned. Just in the same way Man is fallen.
As a former seminarian I knew much of this but still learned a lot. You also presented something very esoteric in an interesting way. Great work.
I’ve read a few sources that refer to “thrones” as Ophanim, a beautiful spirit nestled within four large winged wheels, each of which are adorned with countless azure eyes that look upon all directions. Ophanims are high-ranking angels of the First Sphere like cherubims and seraphims, who serve directly under God and protect His throne. Their unblinking eyes allow them to see all and know all at any given time and place-allowing them the unique ability to give a completely objective, unbiased testimony of the facts surrounding a case. Would you happen to come across the term also? Thanks!
No, NEVER heard of them. This is the 1st time. Considering that I am often reading up about them for decades. Am extremely interested in them + read up as much as I can access. Thank you v much for this golden nugget.
There is also Metatron who is said to have one eye and one tongue for every human of Earth to give testimony for their deeds.
Probably a translation of 'shines like beryl' which is often seen as Aquamarine. Though delightfully that means they got some wide range:
Goshenite-Clear/white
Heliodor-Yellow
Morganite-Pink
Emerald-Green
Bixbite-Red
None of what you wrote is from the Bible.
There is no such thing as *"Thrones"* or *"Ophanim",* your description is of them, reads more like *the Cherubim.*
*Seraphim* are God's personal guards.
There is no description of them seeing all or knowing all, that is made up.
*The Seraphim* have nothing to do with cases or matters on earth or in Heaven, *Jehovah* doesn't need a witness, he is the supreme witness of events.
🇷🇺☦️🤝☪️🇵🇸Correct, Thrones are the Ophans. Angels are corporeal same as ALL of creation in earth and heavens, and only God is incorporeal. Angels have only transcendental knowledge given to them temporarily by God, but their nature is animal-like childish, instinctive with no morals, and their bodies are made of the different types of light: regular light, fire and electricity, while their forms are hybrids of animals, humans and celestial figures.
Here is the correct and perfectly detailed hierarchy:
1️⃣☢️1st triad - the Cherubs, Seraphs & Thrones, are nearest to the Godhead, 'ever dwelling in the vestibule of Divinity'.
*that is the reason why God made them from different kinds of light*
Cherubs Hebrew: כְּרוּב pl. כְּרוּבִים (in Akkadian: 𒅗𒊏𒁍 karabu "to bless" such as 𒅗𒊑𒁍 karibu) *God created them from electricity & are the highest rank which guards the border between the 3rd heaven and the Father*
"The name Cherubim means 'Fullness of knowledge'. Through them the Providential Energy streams forth as a transcendental Light perfectly illuminating the soul, uniting it with the Divine Wisdom, and imparting a full and lucid understanding of the Divine Immanence in all things."
Seraphs (Hebrew: שרף pl. שְׂרָפִים)
*God created them from the venom of rattle snake with 6 wings*
"From the Seraphim, the 'Burning' or 'Fiery' Ones, flows the stream of supercelestial Grace. Like fire they consume all that separates man from God, enabling him to rise to the highest fulfillment of his destiny through the perfection and unification [2] of all the activities of the soul, and its union with the Divine."
Ophans (Hebrew: אופנים - אופן pl.)
*God created them from fire as forms of wheels of His heavenly throne*
"Thrones, 'Divine Seats', make manifest the purifying power of Providence which wholly penetrates the consciousness. Through them the soul is uplifted to the Divine and becomes established in the constancy of divine service."
2️⃣☢️2nd triad - the Dominions, Virtues, and Powers, are given the middle place as indicating the ordered governance of Providence. Through them the soul is liberated from all that is below and assimilated to that which is above.
*God made them all of regular light*
Supreme Angels
(מלאכי עליון :Hebrew)
"The Dominions impart order and justice, through which true liberty is gained."
Mercy Angels
(מלאכי רחמים :Hebrew)
"The Virtues are the bestowers of grace and valour."
Peace Angels
(Hebrew: מלאכי שלום)
"The Powers or Authorities give the providential aid which with irresistible power overcomes and re-directs the forces which fetter the mind of man to the things of earth."
3️⃣☢️To 3rd triad - of Principalities, Archangels, and Angels belongs the final execution of the work of Providence.
*God made them all of regular light*
Service Angels
(Hebrew: מלאכי שרת)
"The Principalities or Princes exhibit Divine Lordship & true Service. Through them soul may turn from its attachment to worldly pursuits to service of the Divine, & ultimately become a co-worker with His Ministers."
(אראלים .pl אראל :Hebrew) Erels
"Archangels imprint on all things the Divine Seal whereby the universe is the written word of God; they impart to soul spiritual light through which it may learn to read this divine book, & also to know & use rightly its own faculties."
☆the name derived from the personhood given them, unlike rest of Angels, with personal names all with the ending 'El'☆
Angels of God
(מלאכי יהוה :Hebrew)
●nameless angels - lowest rank●
"The Angels minister to all men & to things of nature, purifying & uplifting them."
✴️ As prophesied by St. Ezekiel, all Angels are organized & commanded by the wind power of the Holy Spirit:
עַל אֲשֶׁר יִהְיֶה שָּׁם הָרוּחַ לָלֶכֶת יֵלֵכוּ שָׁמָּה הָרוּחַ לָלֶכֶת וְהָאוֹפַנִּים יִנָּשְׂאוּ לְעֻמָּתָם כִּי רוּחַ הַחַיָּה בָּאוֹפַנִּים.
בְּלֶכְתָּם יֵלֵכוּ וּבְעָמְדָם יַעֲמֹדוּ וּבְהִנָּשְׂאָם מֵעַל הָאָרֶץ יִנָּשְׂאוּ הָאוֹפַנִּים לְעֻמָּתָם כִּי רוּחַ הַחַיָּה בָּאוֹפַנִּים.
And Man & Woman named by God after the firey body parts of Seraphs & Ophans:
חֹבְרֹת אִשָּׁה אֶל אֲחוֹתָהּ כַּנְפֵיהֶם לֹא יִסַּבּוּ בְלֶכְתָּן אִישׁ אֶל עֵבֶר פָּנָיו יֵלֵכוּ.
So, actually, there's only one source for this ninefold structure: the 5th century neoplatonic 5th century pseudo dyonisius? Okay. Good to know.
Yep…entirely a work of fiction.
@@borysnijinski331 just like the entire religion, and every other religion btw
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@@heheboi6791can't even point out how mainstream theological beliefs are ultimately as fictitious and arbitrary as made up angel hierarchy without someone calling you a reddit user it's over
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12:40 Seraph - I am seeking to learn I saw a body BRIGHT WHITE LIGHT, the most BEAUTIFUL and HOLY you can imagine. Wings top and bottom with an IMMENSE LIGHT, and the bottom of the body looked what I thought was a serpent tail but couldn’t see defining details as the BRIGHTNESS AND WHITENESS is overwhelming and you just want to bow in Reverence . There was glimmering light like a spectrum of color and and even MORE IMMENSE WHITE POWERFUL LIGHT behind them. These words are modest to the GLORY I saw.
This is the TRUTH I speak and I pray it give you are filled with the Amazing AWESOMENESS of THE ALMIGHTY, just as I was Blessed to be. Peace and Blessings to you Brothers and Sisters in the Body Of Christ. 🤍 PRAISE GOD!
4:50 Genesis 18:1-8 is also an early Christian Apologetics material for the Triune God. The Latin saying goes:
"Tres Vidit et Unum Adoravit" which meant
He saw Three but worshipped One.
Also in the East there's such a thing as the Trinity Icon of Andrei Rublev
Yes, enjoyed, good stuff.
There's the Catholic booklet ... "The Pieta Prayer Book"... ~pg.72, the ' Chaplet of St. Michael' which includes Intercessions to each of the 9 Choirs of Angels,... very much in line with what was outlined in your video.
We Catholics have a chaplet - a term for prayer beads that are not the typical Dominican rosary - dedicated to them. It is called the Chaplet of Saint Michael and the Nine Choirs, and prayers are said in nine sets to reflect the angelic choirs. We ask them for protection and to pray for us to God.
While I know that Catholics often pray through an intermediary such as a saint, I've often wondered do Catholics (and Orthodox for that matter), ever pray directly to God or is that seen as a bit presumptuous?
@@Dave_Sisson All prayers are directed to God. When using an intercessor you're simply praying with someone or some saint to God at the Same time. In 1 Timothy 2, St Paul asks to urge all to petion, prayer, and intercede and make thanksgiving for all people.
The Church is the Body of Christ, Christ is the mediator between God and Mankind. The Church as a whole prays and intercedes for God.
@@haronsmith8974 Thanks. Other denominations interpret that passage as meaning (other) humans should pray with them. So for Catholics you can pray directly to God, but you can also get expert assistance from a saint or the collective entity of the Catholic church? Very interesting, thanks for explaining that.
@@Dave_Sisson Of course Catholics pray directly to God. That is clearly what the Lord's prayer is. They also ask others to pray for them. Basically, God formed the Communion of Saints and it is very powerful and Christians should use it for the purposes that it is created.
@@Dave_Sisson who says we don't?
There are actually 12 ranks, but the top 3 do not directly deal with us, so they are often omitted. (R. Steiner, M. Heindl)
The " Book Of Enoch" is facinating story of " Angels" and Earth's Past.God Bless Your Work 😇
Great job. I like the approach you took with this one.
12:25 That's catchy. They kind of remind me of host of singing birds. Seraphim are my favorite :D
I thought the Cherubim and Seraphim might be more well known! We Orthodox describe Mary as "More honorable than the Cherubim and beyond compare more glorious than the Seraphim" and there's Seraphim with 6 wings painted on one wall as part of an icon
I am a Catholic, but have always been interested in Orthodoxy.
Thank you for sharing this, it's quite interesting. Would you be able to recommend a book which could help me learn more about the Orthodox religion?
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@@mryea6954 Chris Stefanick Show with exorcist Fr. Chad Ripperger Augustine Institute - Catholic Church Explained Why this exorcist has a deep love for Mary
@@mryea6954 yes! read The Orthodox Way by Kallistos Ware it's a great introduction
Go to Church speak wirh the preast, have a hearth to hearth chat. You cant lear it in a book, you need a Liturgy
Regarding the Cherubim:
Bull - Taurus - Earth
Lion - Leo - Fire
Eagle - Scorpio - Water
Human - Aquarius - Air
The Four Fixed Signs.
What why is eagle water lol
@@YourTarotTherapist cause zodiacs are weird bruh, look at the symbol lady for aquarius and tell me why her pouring water means air
I've found that the first verse of the hymn "Ye Watchers and Ye Holy Ones" conveniently lists all nine hierarchies of angels, from top to bottom:
"Ye watchers and ye holy ones,
Bright seraphs, cherubim and thrones,
Raise the glad strain, alleluia!
Cry out, dominions, princedoms, powers,
Virtues, archangels, angels' choirs,
Alleluia, Alleluia, Alleluia, Alleluia, Alleluia!"
Yeah I already heard about thrones - the ones that has a lot of eyes where they claimed these eyes always keeping an eye to every human actions on Earth. And also I heard this Seraphim - the one with 6 wings 2 for flying 2 for covering their eyes and the other 2 is to cover their feet but I never expected them to be highest rank of hierarchy in heaven. Instead, I thought this should Angel. I also read somewhere that angels has higher ranks than archangels.
Gabriel was never described as an Arch Angel in the bible. Also, he needed Michael's help with the Prince of Persia. Unless he's the weakest of them. Michael is the only named Arc Angel. Although, he is also described as one of the chief Princes. So, is a chief prince a synonym for Arch Angel? Or is it it's own thing? Also, if he is just one of, how many are there? Or who else? Was the un-named Prince of Persia also one of the chief Princes? If that's the case, is Michael the Chief Prince of Israel?
What about the Angel of Death? Is that Satan or another being? What about the Watchers? Were they the original Guardian Angels, before they fell into sin?
What about the women with wings like that onto a stork? Where they harpies? It didn't seem like positive context, when they were mentioned.
Very funny that archangels are way down on this scale when most people like myself understand them to be at the top above all others. It’s even funnier that Lucifer is thought to be a cherubim when seraphim even means serpent. I always thought that archangel and seraphim, angel and cherubim were interchangeable - two names for the same thing. How confusing it all is. 🤣
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You know, what I find most interesting about Judeo descriptions of Jehovah, The Creator God, is that all depictions of this deity have its subordinates and creations constantly worshiping it and singing its praises non-stop. Furthermore, most depictions of this deity portray it as a hateful, vengeful, and jealous deity that demands its creations only love and worship it above all else. If you do not, then you will suffer and be barred from ever entering "Heaven." It was only through "God's" mortal son, Jesus, was "God" taught love and compassion for one of its creations, Humans. Personally, I find this sentiment absolutely ridiculous. That such a "Holy," "Divine," "Moral," and "Just" diety could practically embody such unvirtuous negatives as "Wrath," "Jealousy," "Greed," and "Pride."
4:48 It's believed that the three angels visiting Abraham was one of the Holy Trinity's first "theophanies" or appearances in human forms on Earth.
So..... Aziraphele(a nonexistent name given to the cherub of the garden of eden in a fantasy book) should have been above Gabriel in rank?
That would be a good omen.
@@Tmhlink oh! Yes, it certainly would my dear.
The term "virtue" comes from the following passage in Ephesians:
1.20 which He worked in Christ when He raised Him from the dead and seated Him at His right hand in the heavenly places, 21 far above all principality and power and MIGHT and dominion, and every name that is named, not only in this age but also in that which is to come.
The word MIGHT is translated as virtus in the Vulgate. Note that virtus is then translated as "virtue" but its meaning is broader than what we nowadays usually understand by that word.
I believe the seraphim depicted as snakes can be found in pre-exile (the babylonian one) jewish iconography, where God is depicted as a sun with winged snakes around him, also, by that translation of the word seraph, the serpent that tempted Eve could have been a seraph.
80% of Americans believe in angels. 60% of people in Finland believe in gnomes and fairies.
If it not in Bible, it’s not proof to be true.
Thank you this was very very very very very very helpful
Exorcist priests do mention the 9 choirs on their lectures. One thing that was not mentioned here was when Lucifer fell with the other angels that followed him, they had retained their ranks and now have a demonic hierarchy. These guys tend to be very different from each other even those from the bottom tier. The higher ups are harder to grapple with.
idk too much about christian mythology but if the seraph's can be interpreted as snakes and lucifer is the "serpent in the garden" would it not make more sense that lucifer was a fallen seraph rather than a cherub?
When medieval monks debated how many angels could dance on the head of a pin, were they referring to just the lowest order in the angel hierarchy?
So Isaiah suggest that satan hid like a Seraphim (the angels who always praised God) to convince eve to eat the fruit maybe satan was a beautiful seraphim who rebelled because he wish to be like God or wanted to replace God the fact the archangel Michael defeated him was Gods way of telling him even though he was the highest in heaven (possibly just below Christ and the trinity) he allowed a simple angel (who are described looking like basic man) to humble him
But the 7 ARCHANGELS WERE PROMOTED BY GOD Namely : STS.( MICHAEL ,GABRIEL ,RAPHAEL ,URIEL ,SEALTIEL ,JUDIEL ,BARRACHIEL )..as well as STS. METATRON ,TOBIEL ,PHANUEL...
Where can I read that in the Bible
@@stevenp25100 Different Christian denominations include different works in their bibles. So mainstream Protestants like Lutherans and (low church) Anglicans have the least, Roman Catholics and some Pentecostals have more, while the Ethiopian Coptic Church has the most.
@@Dave_Sisson how is that a response to my question?
@@stevenp25100 Okay then, I will rephrase my answer... It depends which denominations bible you have. Also non Christian, Abrahamic faiths such as Muslims, Mormons and possibly Druze have other angels in their sacred books. So without knowing the faith of the original poster, it is difficult to know which scripture or commentary they got those names from.
@@Dave_Sisson except that's not true. The OPs statement is not in any version of the Bible. Christian or otherwise.
06:27 Michael is not particularly skilled at his profession. Israel has been subjected to a number of Genocide attacks over millennia. Michael, in my humble view, is still not taking his duties seriously.
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I don't believe that a hierarchy is Biblical, but Michael, the Arkangel, was definitely very important. He said that he "Stands in the presence of God."
Edit: Not to tear into the video, but almost none of it was actually Biblical. I realize though that it's not really trying to be Bilblical
Seraphim and Cherubim are collective terms for angels. Ophanims literally translate to "wheels", so it's just a term for a form in which some angels appeared to Ezekiel. Angels and Archangels are (probably) the only confirmed ranks in the Bible, with Archangels being placed at the top of the hierarchy. As for the other ranks, they are literally used in reference to humans, and never in reference to angels.
The hierarchy always seemed like an EXTREME stretch to me lol
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In Islam, the heavier the tasks--assigned to angels--the bigger the angels. Some angels have two wings, some have three, and others have more. Thus, the four angels with the most prominent tasks are: Gabriel (Who delivered the Torah, the Bible, and the Quran), Raphael (the blower of the trumpet on the day of judgment), Azrael (the angel of death), and Michael. There are eight other angels called the bearers of the throne--they hold God's throne. Finally, right on top of the Kaaba in Makkah, there's a parallel temple called "the inhabited house". This one is visited every day by thousands of angels. They revolve around it just like people do around the Kaaba, and once they're done, they leave for good--which symbolizes the great number of God's angels.
Please tell me where are the stained-glass windows showing the four archangels that is seen in this video? Its style is Art Nouveau. Where are the windows? Thanks.
wow, before this i only know angel and archangel, also i thought archangel is the highest, turn out they're 2nd lowest . btw seraphim remind me of le sserafim 😂.
You forget that the seraphim were also responsible for bestowing upon the Doom Slayer a terrible power… just kidding. I’m kind of confused though, I always thought the Ophanim/Throne were the highest ranking and closest to God
Can someone please explain to me how God who love the man sooo much that He send His only son to die for us use the lowest ranking angels like Michael and Gabreil # Archangels...to deal with us? I would think that Archangels are much higher in the ranks given..
The hierarchy of angels describes roles, not worth. And I think the 'higher" and "lower" language is a metaphor-- think of us being at the bottom of a ladder, and God being at the top. "Lower" in this context just means closer to Earth, closer to us.
You forgot the angels of the presence, and the angels of the sanctification from Jubilees. Jubilees say specifically that these angels were created circumcised.
Enoch says angels are hung like horses, so that would make sense that they would be made circumcised.
Show me a verse description of a Israeli Scripture Scroll as translated into the Bible Holy and or otherwise that depicts an Angel with only TWO Wings ? ! How do you like that Judeo - Christianity of all devotional denominations ! ?
I have a problem when such things come from “interpretations” by man. It seems to me that mankind just makes even simple ideas more complicated than they need to be.
I believe this is because religious leaders and scholars went with what they knew. I don’t think they could have envisioned something so complicated seeming like heaven as being a simple place with simple hierarchies.
Interesting information. I liked the way this explained where the ranks came from and discussed if it the term was in the Bible or not. I would caution the author that the final book of the Bible is Revelation - singular, not Revelations - plural. It seems a nit, but when you are parsing topics about the Bible, you should strive to get the name of the book correct.
This was quite extraordinary!
Apparently, both Gabriel and Michael are *outranked* by the Principalities of, say, England and France. That doesn't seem right somehow. (Also, probably, by the Principality of Microsoft. The mind boggles.)
And the Thrones - perhaps the most spectacular angels we know of - do nothing but "support the throne of God". That probably has some deep theological meaning, but the image it conjures up is quite odd. Even more so than the Seraphim constantly singing.
The idea, I think, is that to support the structure of Heaven requires a vast amount of power and organisation, even more so than the Earth.
Throne being nothing but an accessory that's great to look at and shows the rules power but has no practical use does sound about right
What I've found effective over the years, to a surprisng lenght, is to try to think about cases like this the way they would make sense in scifi novel.
In this case the Trhones would be something like machines holding up Gods authority, so like... sonars? I guess... Being made to constantly search for irregualrities in the system and inform God if anything is out of the ordinary.
Does it make sense? I think it does.
The cherubim with the 4 faces man, lion, bull and eagle is of course referring to the 4 cardinal zodiac signs of Aquarius (man) Taurus (Bull) lion (leo) and eagle (Scorpio which in ancient times was also depicted as an eagle)
Thrones are eerie similar to what i would imagine people from this time would have called fractals.
And those fractal "entities" are also seen when people talk about their psychodelic experiances through shrooms or dmt.
(i dont want to advocate for drugs, just found it interesting)
Aquinus states there are hierarchies. Did he make them up?
No, he cites a man named Dionysius. Did he make them up?
No, he has apostolic credibility.
That's a roundabout way of saying "just trust me bro"...
Ah so that’s where the names of the angels in Persona come from.
Wait, what about teraphim, the dragons(s), nephilim, fallen angels that are allowed in heaven... Im not trying to argue, but i thought there were more...???
Keeping in mind that what i referenced in the question is depicted in some way in the book of Enoch.
Thank You Angel
8:06 I always wanted to know about principalities more, since there isn't anything I can find online. Specifically I'd love to know say who's the principality of Ireland or Israel or Germany or whatever. But I can't find much details on it
The idea is more that the principality is the metaphysical will of the collective body: every group of people have a 'personhood' of sorts.
They would not have a separate name because they are the category, and they exist in a hierarchy.
For example, Berlin has a principality that unites it, which is under a Brandenburger principality, under a Saxon/North-German principality, under a German, under a Germanic, under a European principality, under god.
If the hierarchy isnt from the Bible, it isn't Biblical and as such, shouldn't be taken seriously. Placing Archangel at the lowest tier is the in your face indicator that whoever placed it there has no idea what they're talking about. Also that there is more than one. Michael is the only one called Archangel in scripture.
How can someone derive if the "hierarchy of angels" if there is no information given within the Holy Scriptures regarding that?
You have hit upon a characteristic of Christianity. And that is to make things up. Sometimes it is to fill in details that aren't there, and sometimes it is apparently just for the sake of making things up. Watch any video on Noah's ark or the Creation story and you will read dozens of comments by people, none of whom agree with the others, but who nevertheless try to sound as if they have the authoritative, final word of truth.
But It's more than that. The bible stories themselves do not agree with each other. There are two creation stories in Genesis. They are different in style and tone and the details don't match, as if they were written by separate authors and just stitched together, which is exactly what happened. The gospel stories also don't agree with each other. And it is not the case that "Well, it's really the same story told from four viewpoints." No, they are different and they do not agree with each other.
But this is what you would expect if people collected stories that had been floating around for years as the gospels were, or were never written down, but were just oral traditions like the Old Testament narratives, and were only jumbled together by several writers many years later.
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Very informative just one correction.. the four living creatures (man , lion, ox and eagle) are allegories for the 4 cardinal signs of the zodiac man is of course aquarius the ox is the bull taurus. The lion obviously is Leo and the eagle is a little tricky as everyone knows the 4th sign is scorpio and the last creature of the eagle.. the eagle actually was the ancient symbol for scorpio.. they aren't angels in the physical sense but the 4 different forces in an things ie earth water air and for fire
Aquarius, Leo and Scorpio aren't Cardinal signs. Those are fixed signs. The Cardinal signs are Aries, Cancer, Libra and Capricorn.
No comment about neon Genesis Eva angel ?? I'm too early
In Malayalam (one of the Indian languages) Angles are called "Malakha"
The Bible only mentions two ranks of angel clearly: Angel and Archangel, the latter category perhaps containing only one person; we don't know. The rest is our invention, not revelation from God.
And angel just means messenger. It was more of a job description than a title
Also, biblical prophets had visions of God's throne and described creatures with multiple animal heads. Those aren't angels or archangels
@@PolarShine_ They could be.
How does one evolve from a sinful human to an Archangel or Angel?
I ask that first things first proposig that a human can't go higher than Archangel because that is way too much knowledge to be held by a (former) human mind.
As we know we're able to turn into Saints, like Saint Peter. Although Saints are already in closer contact with God and enveloped by the Holy Spirit, they still are humans, meaning they feel the urge to sin, and are vulnerable to the Devil.
The second step to "raise" would be to pass the Purgatory, after your death.
The Purgatory is we're you regret all of your sins, and is forgiven by God, meaning that you are now blessed by the Holy Spirit (or reborn) and is allowed in heaven.
This also means that your sinful human form was left behind, all you are now is a Holy and eternal soul.
So after all of that how do you turn into an Angel? Is it your own merit or is it a form given by God? Or perhaps other Angels?
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Take aways;
1.) The case for Samael (Venom of God) being a seraph is etymologically sound.
2.) Gimme a Helel depiction as a full cherubim
3.) I need to draw a Seraph modeled after a king cobra with the wings covering their face as the hood and the tail being the ones covering their feet.
You do know that the thrown is actually called the ophanime
So well done (serious) that it would have taken just a few more seconds to learn to pronounce Angelos in Greek correctly, and not bending it to English, as it sooo often happens.
❤❤❤ANGELS DO EXIST ❤❤❤
The Bible does mention the hierarchy of Angels after the Archangel: *1). Seraphs*
C.S. Lewis wrote about angels in an essay in his book Mere Christianity, he pointed out that Angels in the Bible didn't look like the feminine Victorian Angels people are familiar with in popular culture. Biblic Angels were more frightening. The first thing Angels had to tell the humans they met was, "Fear Not!". Lewis said the Victorian Angel's firat words would be, "There there.".😉
I've heard similar things about 😇 Angel's looking very scary from spiritualists. It makes sense if you fight demons etc...you have to be scary yourself.
I love C.S. Lewis, thank you for sharing this little gem
C.S. Lewis was a nobody and I wish you Catholics throw away that chewed up cliche, I am sick of hearing his name.
Angels are corporeal same as ALL of creation in earth and heavens, and only God is incorporeal. Angels have only transcendental knowledge given to them temporarily by God, but their nature is animal-like childish, instinctive with no morals, and their bodies are made of the different types of light: regular light, fire and electricity, while their forms are hybrids of animals, humans and celestial figures.
Here is the correct and perfectly detailed hierarchy:
1️⃣☢️1st triad - the Cherubs, Seraphs & Thrones, are nearest to the Godhead, 'ever dwelling in the vestibule of Divinity'.
*that is the reason why God made them from different kinds of light*
Cherubs Hebrew: כְּרוּב pl. כְּרוּבִים (in Akkadian: 𒅗𒊏𒁍 karabu "to bless" such as 𒅗𒊑𒁍 karibu) *God created them from electricity & are the highest rank which guards the border between the 3rd heaven and the Father*
"The name Cherubim means 'Fullness of knowledge'. Through them the Providential Energy streams forth as a transcendental Light perfectly illuminating the soul, uniting it with the Divine Wisdom, and imparting a full and lucid understanding of the Divine Immanence in all things."
Seraphs (Hebrew: שרף pl. שְׂרָפִים)
*God created them from the venom of rattle snake with 6 wings*
"From the Seraphim, the 'Burning' or 'Fiery' Ones, flows the stream of supercelestial Grace. Like fire they consume all that separates man from God, enabling him to rise to the highest fulfillment of his destiny through the perfection and unification [2] of all the activities of the soul, and its union with the Divine."
Ophans (Hebrew: אופנים - אופן pl.)
*God created them from fire as forms of wheels of His heavenly throne*
"Thrones, 'Divine Seats', make manifest the purifying power of Providence which wholly penetrates the consciousness. Through them the soul is uplifted to the Divine and becomes established in the constancy of divine service."
2️⃣☢️2nd triad - the Dominions, Virtues, and Powers, are given the middle place as indicating the ordered governance of Providence. Through them the soul is liberated from all that is below and assimilated to that which is above.
*God made them all of regular light*
Supreme Angels
(מלאכי עליון :Hebrew)
"The Dominions impart order and justice, through which true liberty is gained."
Mercy Angels
(מלאכי רחמים :Hebrew)
"The Virtues are the bestowers of grace and valour."
Peace Angels
(Hebrew: מלאכי שלום)
"The Powers or Authorities give the providential aid which with irresistible power overcomes and re-directs the forces which fetter the mind of man to the things of earth."
3️⃣☢️To 3rd triad - of Principalities, Archangels, and Angels belongs the final execution of the work of Providence.
*God made them all of regular light*
Service Angels
(Hebrew: מלאכי שרת)
"The Principalities or Princes exhibit Divine Lordship & true Service. Through them soul may turn from its attachment to worldly pursuits to service of the Divine, & ultimately become a co-worker with His Ministers."
(אראלים .pl אראל :Hebrew) Erels
"Archangels imprint on all things the Divine Seal whereby the universe is the written word of God; they impart to soul spiritual light through which it may learn to read this divine book, & also to know & use rightly its own faculties."
☆the name derived from the personhood given them, unlike rest of Angels, with personal names all with the ending 'El'☆
Angels of God
(מלאכי יהוה :Hebrew)
●nameless angels - lowest rank●
"The Angels minister to all men & to things of nature, purifying & uplifting them."
✴️ As prophesied by St. Ezekiel, all Angels are organized & commanded by the wind power of the Holy Spirit:
עַל אֲשֶׁר יִהְיֶה שָּׁם הָרוּחַ לָלֶכֶת יֵלֵכוּ שָׁמָּה הָרוּחַ לָלֶכֶת וְהָאוֹפַנִּים יִנָּשְׂאוּ לְעֻמָּתָם כִּי רוּחַ הַחַיָּה בָּאוֹפַנִּים.
בְּלֶכְתָּם יֵלֵכוּ וּבְעָמְדָם יַעֲמֹדוּ וּבְהִנָּשְׂאָם מֵעַל הָאָרֶץ יִנָּשְׂאוּ הָאוֹפַנִּים לְעֻמָּתָם כִּי רוּחַ הַחַיָּה בָּאוֹפַנִּים.
And Man & Woman named by God after the firey body parts of Seraphs & Ophans:
חֹבְרֹת אִשָּׁה אֶל אֲחוֹתָהּ כַּנְפֵיהֶם לֹא יִסַּבּוּ בְלֶכְתָּן אִישׁ אֶל עֵבֶר פָּנָיו יֵלֵכוּ.
🇷🇺☦️🤝☪️🇵🇸For the life of me, i cannot understand your obsession with C.S. Lewis, I mean the guy was just a fiction writer, a nobody really, not a holy teachers, so who cares what he says? He is a chewed up cliche, and a shallow one. Despite following the holy hierarchies of St. Dionysius, Aquinas' Angelogy and interpretation is false & isn't loyal to our hy Scriptures and teaching on the subject - he simply got the nature of Angels WRONG. As for the ranks of Cherubs vs. Seraphs, it is much more complicated than what you think, and I contend that by having the Seraphs higher than the Cherubs, St. DDionysius meant that they are the closest to CHRIST's throne, in the 3rd heaven, but not the closest to the Father who is beyond space and time. So, yes, the Seraphs are the closest to the Son, but who are the ones who guard the border between the 3rd heaven/creation and the Father who is absolutely divinely simple - the Cherubs. So we can say in that sense that BOTH the Seraphs and Cherubs sre equal in rank. Here is the most accurate description of the holy revelation & teachings of St. Dionysius and the ancient Christian & Jewish oral Tradition:
1️⃣☢️1st triad (Third Heaven) - the Cherubs, Seraphs & Thrones, are nearest to the Godhead, 'ever dwelling in the vestibule of Divinity'.
*that is the reason why God made them from different kinds of light*
Cherubs Hebrew: כְּרוּב pl. כְּרוּבִים (in Akkadian: 𒅗𒊏𒁍 karabu "to bless" such as 𒅗𒊑𒁍 karibu) *God created them from electricity & are the highest rank which guards the border between the 3rd heaven and the Father*
"The name Cherubim means 'Fullness of knowledge'. Through them the Providential Energy streams forth as a transcendental Light perfectly illuminating the soul, uniting it with the Divine Wisdom, and imparting a full and lucid understanding of the Divine Immanence in all things."
Seraphs (Hebrew: שרף pl. שְׂרָפִים)
*God created them from the venom of rattle snake with 6 wings dwelling in 3rd heaven*
"From the Seraphim, the 'Burning' or 'Fiery' Ones, flows the stream of supercelestial Grace. Like fire they consume all that separates man from God, enabling him to rise to the highest fulfillment of his destiny through the perfection and unification [2] of all the activities of the soul, and its union with the Divine."
Ophans (Hebrew: אופנים - אופן pl.)
*God created them from fire as forms of wheels of His heavenly throne dwelling in 3rd heaven*
"Thrones, 'Divine Seats', make manifest the purifying power of Providence which wholly penetrates the consciousness. Through them the soul is uplifted to the Divine and becomes established in the constancy of divine service."
2️⃣☢️2nd triad (Second Heaven) - the Dominions, Virtues, and Powers, are given the middle place as indicating the ordered governance of Providence. Through them the soul is liberated from all that is below and assimilated to that which is above.
*God made them all of regular light*
Supreme Angels
(מלאכי עליון :Hebrew)
"The Dominions impart order and justice, through which true liberty is gained."
Mercy Angels
(מלאכי רחמים :Hebrew)
"The Virtues are the bestowers of grace and valour."
Peace Angels
(Hebrew: מלאכי שלום)
"The Powers or Authorities give the providential aid which with irresistible power overcomes and re-directs the forces which fetter the mind of man to the things of earth."
3️⃣☢️To 3rd triad (First Heaven)- of Principalities, Archangels, and Angels belongs the final execution of the work of Providence.
*God made them all of regular light*
Service Angels
(Hebrew: מלאכי שרת)
"The Principalities or Princes exhibit Divine Lordship & true Service. Through them soul may turn from its attachment to worldly pursuits to service of the Divine, & ultimately become a co-worker with His Ministers."
(אראלים .pl אראל :Hebrew) Erels
"Archangels imprint on all things the Divine Seal whereby the universe is the written word of God; they impart to soul spiritual light through which it may learn to read this divine book, & also to know & use rightly its own faculties."
☆the name derived from the personhood given them, unlike rest of Angels, with personal names all with the ending 'El'☆
Angels of God
(מלאכי יהוה :Hebrew)
●nameless angels - lowest rank●
"The Angels minister to all men & to things of nature, purifying & uplifting them."
@@EasternRomeOrthodoxyBut Why the russian flag? To say ok to invade Ukraine. :) you say Not to mix things from Sci-Fi, But still put in a flag from a dictator or a very bad man, that started the 3rd World war. :) i think your Leader needs a hug from my Jesus, because it sounds like He is Lost and need guidence. ❤ i Will Play for you and your family, so you Can get back on the right Road. God bless you.
Archangel miachel casually being seraphim level🗿
I think it is written elsewhere that Lucifer is the chief of the archangels, he is the highest angel thereby closest to God.
He's exposure to God had his ego to seize the glory or wanted the glory to himself.
It was envy that destruction Lucifer.
what if the heaven is the fourth dimension that is described in science?
If the seraph were snakes, is that who the serpent in the Garden of Eden was?
Sounds like UFO's don't they?
No
In The Bible, it has said Satan was the Cherubim that convinced Eve to take a bite and for her to convince Adam to also bite. In Genesis before they were removed from Heavan.
Interesting video! I really liked the illustrations :~D
The bible says our battle is not against the flesh(or fellow humans), but against thrones and principalities. .. so that's interesting
Where would Clarence the angel in “It’s A Wonderful Life “ be?
Gives a whole new meaning to Ephesians ,For we wrestle not with flesh and blood, but against principalities, against powers, against the rulers of the darkness of this world, against spiritual wickedness in high places.
Well done with this amazing quote.I posted a comment in the general section with a reference to you.🫶🫶🫶👍👍👍🖖
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Thanks for your reply.I posted one more comment which I’m sure you’ll find interesting.🫶🫶🤗🤗🥰🥰👍🖖
The book is Revelation, not “Revelations.”
Wait a minute but if Cherubim is higher than Archangel and Lucifer is a Cherubim and Michael an Archangel. That means from this video Lucifer is higher that Michael, so how is it that he was defeated by Michael. How does that dynamic works?
Saw a Seraphim in a dream one night. Actually, I think it happened twice. Super vivid dream too.
how cool
If you are Roman Catholic we are not supposed to believe those that are not named in the Scripture.
Wasn’t satan a seraphim? I don’t think he was a cherubim…. Great video though! Thank you 🙏🏽
He was
If seraphim means snake, and Genesis 1, 2 1-20 the devil is represented as a snake, wouldn't it be more logical if Lucifer was a seraphim?
As a catholic I find the video very interesting but totally esoteric . The concept of angels was to encourage and glorify Renaissance art . And all the better for it .
What do you mean by this?
Dude angels are definitely real, if angels weren't real then Satan wouldn't be real and then you wouldn't believe in Christianity if you actually believe that.
@@LibertyLion1776 I respect your strength of faith. But there is something to be said always about when and WHY different books of the Bible were written/translated throughout history. This person is correct, the Greek and Hebrew translation refer to “heavenly bodies” and some people interpret this to mean stars! Now I’m not an expert on Christian theology. I guess you’d call me an agnostic catholic… yet even then you are not going to get me to argue with you about the existence or truancy of the Christian theologians interpretation of Creator and Creators intentions. I do however believe that if I, and Christian’s walk in the way of CHRIST and learn from his teachings, passed through history into today; we wouldn’t have to tell people that “they don’t believe in Christianity”. For how wide is the weave woven of a religion which denies anyone the right to practice?
@@andrewmiller9810 yes! I fully embrace angels but we need a wide space for people in the catholic tent. I moved away from the church for years because my pride of “not believing” stopped my from engaging. Those with strength of faith should be impressed by people willing to practice that may lack it. We all have our shadow side, best we can do is walk together towards Jesus.
@@andrewmiller9810 you sound like you are speaking from a perspective of someone who hasn't seen any spiritual beings. I've seen angels in my dreams many times. And also the Bible says "And his tail drew the third part of the stars of heaven, and did cast them to the earth: and the dragon stood before the woman which was ready to be delivered". If you understand biblical poetry you would see that this means that Satan " the red dragon" swept his tail and a third of the "stars" fell from heaven. Stars clearly refers to the "bene ha Elohim" of sons of God. And the bible is pretty clear about the fact that if you don't believe in the bible and that Jesus Christ is the Messiah then you cannot consider yourself a Christian. It's not my place to ever judge any man but God is all righteous and omnipotent so his judgement is just. If you are struggling with the idea of angels ask God for guidance from the holy Spirit to elucidate the truth to you.
[obligatory comment acknowledging that the video makes it clear that the sourcing isnt reliable but then, for some reason, going on to complain about how its a video about something that the sourcing isnt reliable for]
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I think your video is great we all learn new things everyday thanks for the info
Wasn't Lucifer supposedly the most perfect being created by God? So why would he be a fallen Cherub when they are not at the top? Not to mention that putting Metraton in the middle of all that pantheon Lucifer seems to drop in rank.
What about Metatron?
Yeah, I was thinking that too.
He is the scribe so maybe.....special rank?
Isnt Metatron found only in the Talmud and the book of Enoch, i believe he is described as an ophanim.
Do angels get promotions, and if so, how does that work???
The VPN ad made me skip the video completely, gj
Angels are not white people
We dont know how they look my opinion they are spirits we are not allowed to see them unless God wants us to ?
Charlie .. he has not gone yet beyond being born and raise in chains, and you do try to tell him that we are spirits /equal?
Bro they have wings and animals faces,why do you care about the skin color?
I've learned this through a Japanese anime
Lucifer was a serafim from what i've heard. Great video tho!
I'm not gonna knock Dionysius, his name gave me pause immediately :D
"whether thrones or dominions or rulers or powers" The seat, the lands ruled over, the leader and what power they are allowed, to exert upon the people. I could be wrong; I WANNA STUDY ANCIENT GREEK AND HEBREW.
Principalities.. "He spake with the voice of a multitude" makes me think.. Angels are many, in one body? Trust no man, Dionysius may be entirely on point.. I don't trust me: I only have faith in God. That being said.. The man Jesus found in the cave, "We are called legion for we are many." yikes.. Spiritually, "The Body of Christ" is everyone who Jesus has given faith in him. All of his. Even the ones that don't get along? Through faith folks are saved. but. There are crowns.. For those who overcometh, the crown of Life. so.. The Word is so very complicated :) and amazing. I wish everyone knew; i thought it was, stories.. growing up. I've learned more from it than from 30 years of obsessively studying everything I could. I had no life, I studied.
nobody should say "This is exactly it." or, I personally would not believe anybody saying "This is THE answer" unless they're talkin about Jesus... but, thinking too far... Connecting too many dots in The Word of God.. can be painting your own picture? IDK. I'm sure I've done it. "I think I have an idea of how this incredibly complex thing works!" but like.. What came before this life and what came after; it's fun to delve but.. I do fear it is easy to elevate ones self above God. In our hearts, in our minds.. A friend asked me about demons and had WEIRD experiences; saw some bug that causes boils in her bathroom and.. It seems a dangerous topic to delve too deeply into :D There is but one God. The Most High. Angels, are amazing.. some fell, some serve God. fearing God :D I used to just SAY discoveries or, possible truths. I wasn't always right. I was oft, a mile off. It's a bad pattern many Christians, most? fall into. Itching ears, :) seeking teachers instead of reading The Word. All I wanna do is read The Word :D "I dan't do naught never near enough!"
If anyone is curious, pray and consult The Word :) I didn't directly quote it, and any man's summary.. or any group of men's praxis, cannot come close to The Glory of God :) it's a gift that God lets us even try :D and, it's always God when things happen. I've made plans for doing this, and something entirely different happened very often :D and it was always better.. albeit, oft after incredibly sad periods or, difficult experiences.. Thank God when things get tough :) it's easy to forget that God feeds us. We work, we do whatever sure.. God's mercy, keeps us alive in this world.. and, turning to The Truth. to Jesus.. saves your soul. Angels? God uses Angels. Jesus had LEGIONS of Angels. He let it all happen to him. He knew preemptively and he walked to what God had set out for him.
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rant, yikes. This is a fascinating topic :) i don't think people 'shouldn't research it' but.. Consult The Word!!! Pray, ask God! I prayed to know what day the sabbath actually was. I met a historian SAME DAY, who wrote a book on, chapter 1 or 2 was THAT, exactly.. and, his writing covered gaps in the history I was gray on :D idk. TRY PRAYIN! The Lord Liveth! I was taught there was no God in school.. I've heard, most theories of reality.. I have asked a TON of 'what if' questions.. to the point my parents hated me.. The Word is true :D what ifs.. can be nasty business I think :D
The second choir are know to overseer the phyiscal laws of the universe according ro the Church.
Be not afraid.
Didn't Archangel Michael curbstomp Lucifer though?