NINE GROUPS OF ANGELS
Image of Nine Groups of Angels By Edward Matulanya 1. Meaning of Angels The Roman Catholic Church teaches that angels are pure spiritual beings created by God and traditionally recognizes a hierarchy or “choirs” of angels. This hierarchy, based on Scripture and the writings of Church Fathers (notably St. Dionysius the Areopagite and St. Thomas Aquinas), is divided into three triads with nine choirs 2. Nine Choirs (Groups) of Angels in Triad 2.1. First Triad Closest to God (Contemplative) 2.1.1. Seraphim Burning love and adoration before God’s throne (Isaiah 6:2–3). 2.1.2. Cherubim Guardians of divine mysteries and knowledge (Genesis 3:24). 2.1.3. Thrones Manifest God’s justice and authority (Colossians 1:16). 2.2. Second Triad Governing the Cosmos 2.2.1. Dominions Regulate duties of lower angels and maintain cosmic order. 2.2.2. Virtues Angels in group of Virtues have role to channel God’s grace and perform miracles. 2.2.3. Powers Angel...