| Subject: Re: Angels - The First Triad |
Author:
Penny
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Date Posted: Sun, Nov 02 2003, 11:56:34
In reply to:
Penny
's message, "Angels" on Sat, Nov 01 2003, 19:54:23
SERAPHIM
The highest-ranking choir of angels is the Seraphim, the "Burning Ones," whose light is so intensely bright that it would instantly incinerate mortals. These Angels of Love, Light and Fire fly around the throne of God singing the Trisagion, a hymn of praise meaning "Holy, Holy, Holy." They absorb and reflect the divine light of God onto the next choir. Their regent princes include Saraphiel and Metatron.
CHERUBIM
The chubby baby cherubs we are familiar with from Renaissance are a far cry from the mighty Cherubim, who rank as the second choir of angels. They are second in awesome radiance only to the Seraphim and reflect the knowledge and wisdon of God. In the Old Testament they guard the gates of Eden following the Fall. There were two carved Cherubim on the Ark of the Covenant, the fearsom secret weapon of the Israelites. Their chiefs include Kerubiel and Ophaniel.
THRONES
The Thrones are the "many-eyed wheels of fire" of the Merkabah, the Holy Chariot, circling the throne of God in unison with the Cherubim. They reflect faith in the power and glory of God and are said to reside in the Fourth Heaven. Their ruling princes include Tzaphkiel and Oriphiel.
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