Dionysius Hierarchy of Angels
Nine Celestial Orders of Angels
First order: Closest in order to God
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Keter - Crown Divine Plan/ Creator
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The
guardians before God's throne, referred to as "the fiery spirits", they
are usually pictured with six wings and flames. They constantly sing
God's praise and regulate heaven. They are colored a flaming red and
gold to symbolize fire. God's grace flows through the seraphim to the
angels below, dispelling darkness and purifying the universe. It was
from this order that Satan emerged. Before his fall from Grace, he was
considered the angel who outshone all others. Seraphim'sare the highest order of angels.
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Chokmah -
Divine Reality/revelation
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Gods
record keepers and guardians of God's glory. Over the years Cherubims
have undergone radical transformations from the Assyrian leonine-monster
guardian to the winged creature of the Old Testament to a chubby baby
with blue wings which appeared in the 1600s. Originally, Cherubims were
depicted with multi-eyed peacock's feathers to symbolize their
all-knowing character. The first angels mentioned in the bible, God
placed the Cherubim at the east of the Garden of Eden to guard the way
to the Tree of Life. They are the charioteers of God and bearers of his
throne.
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Binah - Understanding/ repentance/ reason
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Referred to as "the many eyed ones", portrayed as
winged wheels within wheels, whose rims were covered in eyes. They
support the Throne of God and consider how God's decisions should be
manifested. Their mission is to bring judgment for individual karma and
society as a whole.
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Second order: Priest-Princes of the court of heaven
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Chesed - Mercy/ Grace/ Love of (intention to emulate) God
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These
are the Angels who bring you the teachings of intuition. Through them
the majesty of God is manifested. They carry scepter and sword to
symbolize the given power over all creation and decide what needs to be
done to accomplish God's needs and regulate the duties of angels to
ensure the universe keeps working as it should. They appear in human
shape, wearing a triple crown to signify their position over the
physical form. They can be seen carrying a scepter, holding a cross
and/or a sword to symbolize the balance between the active and passive
forces.
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Gevurah - Judgment/ strength/ determination
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Drawing
on God's force to work miracles on earth, the "brilliant" or "shining
ones" are the angels of miracles, encouragement and blessings. Virtues
are the ones who become involved whenever people are struggling with
their faith. They have four blue feathered wings and war sparkling
armor. They can often be seen with a scepter, axe spear, sword and/or a
shield for protection. But each of these "tools" are decorated
with instruments of passion. They work hand-in-hand with the Thrones
to bestow grace and rewards on those who have overcome deeds in their
physical lives.
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Tipheret - Symmetry/ balance/ compassion
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First
order of angels created by God, it is the job of the Powers to prevent
the fallen angels from taking over the world and keep the universe in
balance. They also bring the power of intellect in such matters as
math, geometry, astronomy and so on, making them the professors and
educators.
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Third order: The Ministering Angels
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Netzach - Contemplation/ Initiative/ persistence
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The
protectors of religions, guardian angels of cities, nations, rulers.
They keep watch over nations and attempt to inspire their leaders to
make wise decisions. Often depicted wearing soldier's garb and sandals,
they are seen in human form. They provide strength to the tribes of
Earth to pursue and endure their faith.
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Hod - Surrender/ sincerity/ steadfastness
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The
"chief-angels", they carry God's messages to humans and command God's
armies of angels in constant battle with the "Sons of Darkness". They
look after the affairs of humankind and act as guardian angels to
leaders of world movements. These are the Angels who stand around God's
throne, ready to carry out the divine and most important decrees to
humans. According to the book of Revelation, there are seven
archangels who stand in the presence of God, but only four are mentioned
in the Old Testament, Michael, Gabriel,
Raphael and Uriel. The identity of the other three is subject to
debate. The three recognized in the Judeo-Christian belief are Raguel,
Jophiel and Chamuel. Other possible candidates are Ariel, Azrael,
Camael, Haniel, Jeremiel, Metetron, Raziel, Sandalphon and Zadkiel.
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Yesod - Foundation/ wholly remembering/ coherent knowledge
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Celestial
beings closest to humans, Angels are the intermediaries between God and
mortals. Assigned by God to every human being at the time of his or
her birth, they assist every aspect of life in the universe. They deal
with the aspects of everyday life and act as the direct gateway for
information, knowledge and communications between human kind and the God
force. These angels are seen with human bodies, wings and clothed in
various garments depending on the traditions and visual acceptance of
the human they have "been assigned to". In reality, Angels do not have
human bodies, wings orclothing, they are made
up of energy and love. The only thing Angels do not help humans do is
destroy themselves, the planet and other human beings, they are always a
force for all that is positive, good and true.
SOURCE: http://guideangel.com/
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First order: Closest in order to God
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Keter - Crown Divine Plan/ Creator
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The
guardians before God's throne, referred to as "the fiery spirits", they
are usually pictured with six wings and flames. They constantly sing
God's praise and regulate heaven. They are colored a flaming red and
gold to symbolize fire. God's grace flows through the seraphim to the
angels below, dispelling darkness and purifying the universe. It was
from this order that Satan emerged. Before his fall from Grace, he was
considered the angel who outshone all others. Seraphim'sare the highest order of angels.
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|
Chokmah -
Divine Reality/revelation
|
Gods
record keepers and guardians of God's glory. Over the years Cherubims
have undergone radical transformations from the Assyrian leonine-monster
guardian to the winged creature of the Old Testament to a chubby baby
with blue wings which appeared in the 1600s. Originally, Cherubims were
depicted with multi-eyed peacock's feathers to symbolize their
all-knowing character. The first angels mentioned in the bible, God
placed the Cherubim at the east of the Garden of Eden to guard the way
to the Tree of Life. They are the charioteers of God and bearers of his
throne.
|
|
Binah - Understanding/ repentance/ reason
|
Referred to as "the many eyed ones", portrayed as
winged wheels within wheels, whose rims were covered in eyes. They
support the Throne of God and consider how God's decisions should be
manifested. Their mission is to bring judgment for individual karma and
society as a whole.
|
Second order: Priest-Princes of the court of heaven
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Chesed - Mercy/ Grace/ Love of (intention to emulate) God
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These
are the Angels who bring you the teachings of intuition. Through them
the majesty of God is manifested. They carry scepter and sword to
symbolize the given power over all creation and decide what needs to be
done to accomplish God's needs and regulate the duties of angels to
ensure the universe keeps working as it should. They appear in human
shape, wearing a triple crown to signify their position over the
physical form. They can be seen carrying a scepter, holding a cross
and/or a sword to symbolize the balance between the active and passive
forces.
|
|
Gevurah - Judgment/ strength/ determination
|
Drawing
on God's force to work miracles on earth, the "brilliant" or "shining
ones" are the angels of miracles, encouragement and blessings. Virtues
are the ones who become involved whenever people are struggling with
their faith. They have four blue feathered wings and war sparkling
armor. They can often be seen with a scepter, axe spear, sword and/or a
shield for protection. But each of these "tools" are decorated
with instruments of passion. They work hand-in-hand with the Thrones
to bestow grace and rewards on those who have overcome deeds in their
physical lives.
|
|
Tipheret - Symmetry/ balance/ compassion
|
First
order of angels created by God, it is the job of the Powers to prevent
the fallen angels from taking over the world and keep the universe in
balance. They also bring the power of intellect in such matters as
math, geometry, astronomy and so on, making them the professors and
educators.
|
Third order: The Ministering Angels
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Netzach - Contemplation/ Initiative/ persistence
|
The
protectors of religions, guardian angels of cities, nations, rulers.
They keep watch over nations and attempt to inspire their leaders to
make wise decisions. Often depicted wearing soldier's garb and sandals,
they are seen in human form. They provide strength to the tribes of
Earth to pursue and endure their faith.
|
|
Hod - Surrender/ sincerity/ steadfastness
|
The
"chief-angels", they carry God's messages to humans and command God's
armies of angels in constant battle with the "Sons of Darkness". They
look after the affairs of humankind and act as guardian angels to
leaders of world movements. These are the Angels who stand around God's
throne, ready to carry out the divine and most important decrees to
humans. According to the book of Revelation, there are seven
archangels who stand in the presence of God, but only four are mentioned
in the Old Testament, Michael, Gabriel,
Raphael and Uriel. The identity of the other three is subject to
debate. The three recognized in the Judeo-Christian belief are Raguel,
Jophiel and Chamuel. Other possible candidates are Ariel, Azrael,
Camael, Haniel, Jeremiel, Metetron, Raziel, Sandalphon and Zadkiel.
|
|
Yesod - Foundation/ wholly remembering/ coherent knowledge
|
Celestial
beings closest to humans, Angels are the intermediaries between God and
mortals. Assigned by God to every human being at the time of his or
her birth, they assist every aspect of life in the universe. They deal
with the aspects of everyday life and act as the direct gateway for
information, knowledge and communications between human kind and the God
force. These angels are seen with human bodies, wings and clothed in
various garments depending on the traditions and visual acceptance of
the human they have "been assigned to". In reality, Angels do not have
human bodies, wings orclothing, they are made
up of energy and love. The only thing Angels do not help humans do is
destroy themselves, the planet and other human beings, they are always a
force for all that is positive, good and true.
SOURCE: http://guideangel.com/
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