Nine orders of the angels are divided into three hierarchies Each hierarchies are divided into three orders: the highest, the intermediate, the lower. Orders of the angels
Seraphim, Cherubim and Thrones First Hierarchy
And the seraphim stood around Him, each having six wings" (Isaiah 6:2) the seraphim are fire-like, as it said: "Who maketh his angels spirits; his ministers a flaming fire" (Ps 103:4). “Seraphim" in the Hebrew language means: "flaming" The Seraphim
Seraphim
Name signifies “fullness of knowledge.” specific tasks such as the expulsion of man from the Garden of Eden God directed Moses to place two golden Cherubim on the top of the Ark of the Covenant Described as having many eyes Cherubim
They serve as “judges”, being the voice of God’s justice Help kings and masters to bring forth right judgement. Thrones are involved with justice in the heavens, and are some of the most powerful angels in service to God. Their primary function is to carry out or fulfill the divine justice of God. Thrones
Dominions Virtues Powers Second Hierarchy
Regulating the duties of lower angels. Present order to the lower ranks and will on occasion make themselves known to man. They voluntarily and with joy serve God unceasingly Dominions
Responsible for the maintenance of the universe. Their primary duty is to supervise the movements of the heavenly bodies Ensure that the cosmos remains in order. They possess great strength and appear to be “workhorses” of the angels. Virtues
Powers are the bearers of conscience and the keepers of history . They sometimes serve as warrior angels. They work to oversee the distribution of power among humankind, hence their name. Strengthen the good ascetics in spiritual struggles and labors, protecting They help to cast out evil thoughts and slanders of the enemy and to conquer the devil. Powers
Principalities Archangels Angels Third Hierarchy
Their duty also is to carry out the orders given to them by the Dominions and grant blessings to the world. They oversee groups of people. They inspire living things to many branches of knowledge such art and/or science. Principalities
Called the great heralds of good news, announcing the great and most glorious. Their service consists in revealing prophecies, knowledge, and understanding of God's will which they receive from the higher orders of angels and announce to the lower order, ie. the angels Strengthen people in the holy faith, enlightening their mind with the light of knowledge of the holy Gospel and revealing the mysteries of devout faith. Archangels
They are appointed to guard each of us who believe: they sustain virtuous people from fallen, and never leave us though we have sinned, but are always ready to help us, if only we ourselves want it. “For He shall give his angels charge over thee, to keep thee in all thy ways. They shall bear thee up in their hands, lest thou dash thy foot against a stone.” Psalms 91: 11, 12. Angels
Angels guide us
Saint Mary