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Angelology

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The primary duty of the "Powers" is to supervise the movements of the heavenly bodies in order to ensure that the cosmos remains in order. Being warrior angels, they also oppose evil spirits, especially those that make use of the matter in the universe, and often cast evil spirits to detention places.

What are the nine different types of angels?

The first sphere angels serve as the heavenly servants of God the Son incarnated.

    1. Seraphim.
    2. Cherubim.
    3. Thrones.
    4. Dominions or Lordships.
    5. Virtues or Strongholds.
    6. Powers or Authorities.
    7. Principalities or Rulers.
    8. Archangels.
    9. Angels

Who are the three angels of God?Angelic Council, Orthodox icon of the seven archangels, left to right: Jegudiel, Gabriel, Selaphiel, Michael, Uriel, Raphael, Barachiel. Beneath the mandorla of Christ-Immanuel (God is with us) are representations of Cherubim (blue) and Seraphim (red). What are the 9 ranks of angels?Catholic Nine Orders of Angels: Seraphim, Cherubim, Thrones, Dominions, Virtues, Powers, Principalities, Archangels and Angels For more information WIKI Christian Angelology

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