Angels vol.2 - Meditations (2001) CasTaN

An angel (from the Greek ἄγγελος ángelos, "messenger") is a supernatural being
or spirit, often depicted in humanoid form with feathered wings on their backs
and halos around their heads, found in various religions and mythologies.

The theological study of angels is known as "angelology". In Zoroastrianism and
Abrahamic religions they are often depicted as benevolent celestial beings who
act as intermediaries between Heaven and Earth, or as guardian spirits or a
guiding influence.

The term "angel" has also been expanded to various notions of spirits found in
many other religious traditions. Other roles of angels include protecting and
guiding human beings, and carrying out God's tasks.

In art, angels are often depicted with bird-like wings on their back, a halo,
robes and various forms of glowing light.


Michael (translation: who is like God?), kindness of God *
Gabriel (archangel) (translation: the strength of God), performs acts of
justice and power *
Raphael (translation: God Heals), God's healing force
Uriel (translation: God is my light), leads us to destiny
Samael (translation: the severity of God), angel of death—see also Malach
HaMavet (translation: the angel of death)
Sandalphon (translation: bringing together), battles Samael and brings
mankind together
Jophiel (translation: Beauty of God), expelled Adam and Eve from the Garden
of Eden holding a flaming sword and punishes those who transgress against God
Metatron (translation is disputed, may mean "keeper of the watch", "guardian",
or "he who sits behind the throne of Heaven"), God's heavenly scribe recording
the deeds of all that is done in Earth and Heaven and all of Creation.

*These are the only two angels to be mentioned by name in the Hebrew Bible;
the rest are from extra-biblical tradition.

Christian angelic hierarchy

First Sphere

Seraphim • Cherubim • Thrones

Second Sphere

Dominions • Virtues • Powers or Authorities

Third Sphere

Principalities or Rulers • Archangels • Angels