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  2. Angels in Christianity - Wikipedia

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    The life of angels is that of usefulness, and their functions are so many that they cannot be enumerated. However each angel will enter a service according to the use that they had performed in their earthly life. [15] Names of angels, such as Michael, Gabriel, and Raphael, signify a particular angelic function rather than an individual being. [16]

  3. Seven Archangels - Wikipedia

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    (Tobit 12,15) The other two angels mentioned by name in the Bibles used by Catholics and Protestants are the archangel Michael and the angel Gabriel; Uriel is named in 2 Esdras (4:1 and 5:20) and Jerahmeel is named in 2 Esdras 4:36, a book that is regarded as canonical by the Ethiopian Orthodox Church, the Georgian and Russian Orthodox Churches ...

  4. Hierarchy of angels - Wikipedia

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    Some scholars suggest that Islamic angels can be grouped into fourteen categories, with some of the higher orders being considered archangels. Qazwini describes an angelic hierarchy in his Aja'ib al-makhluqat with Ruh on the head of all angels, surrounded by the four archangelic cherubim. Below them are the seven angels of the seven heavens. [8]

  5. Godparent - Wikipedia

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    A child being baptized with her parents and godparents. The Catholic institution of godparenthood survived the Reformation largely unchanged. A godparent must normally be an appropriate person, at least sixteen years of age, a confirmed Catholic who has received the Eucharist, not under any canonical penalty, and may not be the parent of the ...

  6. Saint Michael in the Catholic Church - Wikipedia

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    Traditionally, seven Angels were considered to be of special significance, who stand before the Throne of God. [3] Within the hierarchy of the angels, at the highest level, St. Michael is a princely seraph, [4] an angel of supreme power and the leader of God's army. Christian art often portrays archangels together.

  7. Transgender people can be baptized Catholic, serve as ...

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    VATICAN CITY (Reuters) -Transgender people can be godparents at Roman Catholic baptisms, witnesses at religious weddings and receive baptism themselves, the Vatican's doctrinal office said on ...

  8. Heaven in Christianity - Wikipedia

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    The angels and saints are Catholic - members of the Catholic Church - as members of the Church Triumphant, one of the three states of the church of heaven and earth. [16] Known angels include: one's guardian angel, seraphim, cherubim, Michael the Archangel, Gabriel the Archangel, and Raphael the Archangel. [17]

  9. List of angels in theology - Wikipedia

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    Second Command of Military (in Islam), Angel of Mercy (in Islam), Leader and General of The Heavenly Host (in Judaism and Christianity); Angel of Death (in Catholicism), God's Right Hand Mitzrael Christianity, Judaism Thrones, Archangel of the coastal region Internal reparation, security, intelligence Moroni: Latter Day Saint movement (aka ...