FLEPUNIVERSITYBIBLECOLLEGELIBRARY

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ANGELOLOGY
AUTHOUR : BY PROFESSOR MORRISON GEEK MARTEY.
FOUNDER OF FLEP UNIVERSITY BIBLE COLLLGE.
PUBLISHED 25TH APRIL 2024 2:15AM
9 Types of Angels
By: BY PROFESSOR MORRISON GEEK MARTEY.
We may be able to speak directly to God through prayer, but according to the Bible, he reaches us
through a variety of angels, each with distinct duties. There are nine types or choirs of angels within
three major groups. These groupings were established by a fifth-century Catholic monk commonly
known as Pseudo-Dionysius. Regardless of where they are on the hierarchy, angels, like us, are
individuals.
Unlike us, because they are able to see far beyond a mortal timeline, they are extremely patient and
forgiving. They are aware of our personal life goals and are assigned to assist us, but never interfere
with our free will. Here are nine types of angels to know.
Contents
Seraphim
Cherubim (Plural of Cherub)
Thrones
Dominions or Dominations
Virtues
Powers
Principalities
Archangels

2. Angels
1. Seraphim
Seraphim means "the fiery ones." It is the plural of the word "seraph." These angels are mentioned in
the Bible as having faces, hands and feet. Each seraph has six wings, four of which they used to cover
themselves in the presence of God as a sign of humility; they use the other two to fly. They cry out
"holy, holy, holy" and appear to worship God continuously. They are often depicted in religious art.
These are the angels who are closest to God. They encircle his throne and emit an intense, fiery light
representing his love. Seraphim are considered "fiery serpents," and not even the other divine beings
may look at them. There are only four of them, and each has four faces. When they come to Earth,
they leave their serpent appearance behind, preferring tall, thin, clean-cut human embodiments.
2. Cherubim (Plural of Cherub)
These angels are the keepers of celestial records and hold the knowledge of God. They are sent to
Earth with great tasks, such as expelling humankind from the Garden of Eden. Ancient art depicts
cherubim as sphinx-like, winged creatures with human faces, not the fat babies with wings that now
grace greeting cards and book covers. Ophaniel, Rikbiel and Zophiel are cherubim, as was Satan before
his fall to evil.
3. Thrones
Thrones' appearance is perhaps the most bizarre of the first grouping. They are said to look like great
glowing wheels covered with many eyes. They serve as God's chariot and dispense his judgment in
order to carry out his desires for us.
4. Dominions or Dominations
The angels in the second group can exist in a state of transition between the celestial and human
worlds. They are considered heavenly governors, attempting to strike a balance between matter and
spirit, good and bad.
Think of dominions as middle management. They receive orders from seraphim and cherubim, then
dish out duties to the "worker bee" angels of the lower orders. Their main purpose is to make sure
that the cosmos remains in order by sending down power to heads of government and other authority
figures. Zadkiel (sometimes called Hashmal) is the chief of this order.
5. Virtues
Shaped like sparks of light, virtues are in charge of maintaining the natural world, and they inspire
living things in areas such as science. They also take orders from the angels above and convert them
into miracles for the deserving. When they make themselves known to us in their earthly forms, they
are musicians, artists, healers and scientists who work with the power of love, as well as physics. The
two angels at the ascension of Jesus are believed to have been virtues.Virtues
According to The Etymologies of Isidore of Seville, the Virtues are known for their control of
1. the elements.
2. In addition to being the spirits of motion,
3. they also assist in governing elements of nature, such as storms. They also assist with miracles,
as well as encourage humans to strengthen their faith in God.
6. Powers
In their celestial forms, powers appear like brightly colored, hazy fumes. Powers are border patrol
agents between heaven and Earth. They are the angels of birth and death. Some believe that they also
preside over demons who wish to overthrow the world, while others, namely St. Paul, thought the
powers themselves were the evil ones. In any case, powers are a group of experts who serve as
advisers in terms of religion, theology and ideology.

3. In The Etymologies of Isidore of Seville, the Powers (lat. potestas (f), pl. potestates) (Greek: ἐξουσίαι)
are given their name because they are angels who have
1. power over evil forces, which the angels are able to restrain to keep them from doing harm.
Powers also oversee the power which human beings—such as kings—have been given in the world.
7. Principalities or Ruler
The third group of angels is the one ordinary humans will have the most interaction with. First in this
group are the principalities. These angelic beings are shaped like rays of light. Just like a principal in
school, the principalities oversee everything. They guide our entire world — nations, cities and towns.
What's more, they are in charge of religion and politics. As if their plate isn't full enough, they are also
in charge of managing the earthly duties of the angels below them.According to The
Etymologies of Isidore of Seville, the Principalities (Latin: principatus),
also translated as "Princedoms" and "Rulers", from the Greek archai, pl. of archē (see Greek root
in Eph 3:10), are
1. the angels that guide and protect nations, or groups of peoples,
2. and institutions such as the Church.
3. The Principalities preside over the bands of angels and
4. charge them with fulfilling the divine ministry.
There are some who administer and some who assist
8. Archangels
These, along with the angels, are guardians of people and all things physical. But don't call on them to
help you personally; archangels respond best when dealing with matters involving all humankind, such
as justice. This order is most commonly known because some are mentioned by name in the Bible —
Michael, Gabriel and Raphael. Archangels engage in spiritual warfare by fighting against demons (e.g.,
Michael) or bring messages from God, such as when Gabriel came to Mary to tell her that she was
going to be the mother of Jesus. It is believed there are only seven archangels.
9. Angels
These might just be called "regular angels." They are guardians of people and all things physical and
are the most common type of angels. These angels are sent as messengers to humanity. Personal
guardian angels come from this category. Angels may protect and warn humans, as well as act as
warriors on behalf of God.
PROFESSOR MORRISON GEEK MARTEY