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The concept of Seven Archangels is found in some works of early Jewish literature and in Christianity. [1] In those texts, they are referenced as the angels who serve God directly. The Catholic Church venerates seven archangels: in Latin Christianity, three are invoked by name (Michael, Gabriel, and Raphael) while the Eastern Catholic Churches ...
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"Righteousness of God"; archangel of freedom, benevolence, mercy, and the Patron Angel of all who forgive Zagagel: Zathael, Nathanel, Akatriel: Judeo Christian, Judaism, Yazdânism: Archangel, eastern leader of the Dominions "Crown of God"; archangel of messenger, protection, guardians, and the patron Angel of valor and bravery. Zaphkiel
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.
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Archangel is derived from Greek archángelos (ἀρχάγγελος), with the Greek prefix arch-meaning 'chief'. A common misconception is that archangels constitute the highest rank of angel in Christianity; this likely stems from the etymology of their name, as well as their presentation in John Milton's Paradise Lost. [4]
Numbers Rabbah names four angels who would later be known as archangels, surrounding God's throne: As the Holy One blessed be He created four winds (directions) and four banners (for Israel's army), so also did He make four angels to surround His Throne—Michael, Gabriel, Uriel and Raphael. Michael is on its right, corresponding to the tribe ...
List of angels in fiction, a list of notable angels that appear in works of fiction List of Angels in Neon Genesis Evangelion, fictional entities from the anime television series Neon Genesis Evangelion; List of angels in Supernatural, featuring multiple characters presented as angels of God