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UnworthySoul
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I asked in the “Ask and Apologist” forum and received a very quick reply. For that I’m appreciative, but my question went a little further than the reply covered. I figure this would be a good place to ask.
Four angels are named in the Bible: Michael, Gabriel, Raphael, and Satan. Now, my question is one regarding Uriel. It’s my understanding that Uriel was considered an archangel by the Church, along with six others (named in the Book of Enoch). Now, in 745 Pope Zachary “removed” him from the ranks of “recognized” angels due to people getting a little carried away with overzealous revering of angels. Now, from what I’ve found, though no longer considered an angel, he was instead honored as a saint. I suppose what I’m curious about is why Uriel is barely ever mentioned in lists of saints (Catholic Encyclopedia’s list does not contain him). Has his status changed? And honestly, “removing” him as an angel? Seems a bit odd.
More of a curiousity I suppose but i’m appreciative of any answers you guys might be able to shed on this.
Four angels are named in the Bible: Michael, Gabriel, Raphael, and Satan. Now, my question is one regarding Uriel. It’s my understanding that Uriel was considered an archangel by the Church, along with six others (named in the Book of Enoch). Now, in 745 Pope Zachary “removed” him from the ranks of “recognized” angels due to people getting a little carried away with overzealous revering of angels. Now, from what I’ve found, though no longer considered an angel, he was instead honored as a saint. I suppose what I’m curious about is why Uriel is barely ever mentioned in lists of saints (Catholic Encyclopedia’s list does not contain him). Has his status changed? And honestly, “removing” him as an angel? Seems a bit odd.
More of a curiousity I suppose but i’m appreciative of any answers you guys might be able to shed on this.