1. Seraphim
The term "the fiery ones" is seraphim. It is the word "seraph's" plural form. The Bible describes these angels as having faces, hands, and feet.
Each seraph possesses six wings, four of which are used as a gesture of humility while they are in the presence of God, and the other two are used for flight. They appear to constantly worship God while exclaiming "holy, holy, holy." They are frequently portrayed in religious artwork.
The closest to God are these angels. They surround his throne and give forth a bright, blazing light that symbolizes his love. Seraphim are referred to as "fiery serpents," and even other divine beings are forbidden from gazing upon them. They only have four, and each one has four faces. They prefer tall, slim, clean-cut human manifestations when they travel to Earth, leaving behind their serpent form.
2. Cherubim (Plural of Cherub)
These angels possess the wisdom of God and are the caretakers of the celestial books. They have been given important missions on Earth, such as driving people out of Eden's Garden.
Instead of the chubby kids with wings that currently adorn greeting cards and book covers, cherubim are depicted in ancient art as sphinx-like, winged beings with human faces. Cherubim are Ophaniel, Rikbiel, and Zophiel, much as Satan was before he turned evil.
3. Thrones
Of the first group, Thrones' appearance is arguably the most peculiar. They are believed to resemble enormous bright wheels that are covered in numerous eyeballs. They are God's chariot, dispensing his judgment to fulfill his plans for humankind.
4. Dominion
The second group of angels has the capability of existing in a condition of transition between the celestial and terrestrial realms.
They are seen as heavenly administrators who work to maintain harmony between good and evil, matter and spirit.
Dominions can be compared to middle management. Seraphim and Cherubim give them commands, and they assign tasks to the "worker bee" angels of the lower orders.
By delegating power to leaders of governments and other institutions, their primary goal is to maintain the cosmos' order. Zadkiel, also known as Hashmal, is the leader of this order.
5. Virtues
Virtues, shaped like sparks of light, are responsible for upholding the natural world and serving as an inspiration to living creatures in fields like science.
Additionally, they accept directives from the heavenly angels and transform them into marvels for the deserving.
They are musicians, artists, healers, and scientists who operate with the force of love as well as physics when they manifest themselves to us in their earthly forms. It is thought that the two angels present at Jesus' ascension were virtues.
6. Powers.
Powers are vividly colored, hazy vapors in their celestial forms. Between heaven and Earth, powers act as border patrol agents. They are the birth and death angels. Others, such as St. Paul, believed that the powers themselves were bad and that they also presided over demons who sought to destroy the world.
Powers are, in any event, a team of specialists who act as advisors on matters of religion, theology, and philosophy.
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