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TradionalWay
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Which angles are accepted by the church?
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Splagchnizomai
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Gabriel, Michael, Raphael, Raguel, Remiel, Saraqael, and Uriel.
Seraphim, cherubim, thrones, dominations, virtues, powers, principalities, archangels, guardian angels.
You can also read about angels in the Cathecism,
I. THE ANGELS
The existence of angels - a truth of faith
328 The existence of the spiritual, non-corporeal beings that Sacred Scripture usually calls “angels” is a truth of faith. The witness of Scripture is as clear as the unanimity of Tradition.
Who are they?
329 St. Augustine says: "‘Angel’ is the name of their office, not of their nature. If you seek the name of their nature, it is ‘spirit’; if you seek the name of their office, it is ‘angel’: from what they are, ‘spirit’, from what they do, ‘angel.’"188 With their whole beings the angels are servants and messengers of God. Because they “always behold the face of my Father who is in heaven” they are the “mighty ones who do his word, hearkening to the voice of his word”.189
330 As purely spiritual creatures angels have intelligence and will: they are personal and immortal creatures, surpassing in perfection all visible creatures, as the splendor of their glory bears witness.190
Christ “with all his angels”
331 Christ is the center of the angelic world. They are his angels: "When the Son of man comes in his glory, and all the angels with him. . "191 They belong to him because they were created through and for him: "for in him all things were created in heaven and on earth, visible and invisible, whether thrones or dominions or principalities or authorities - all things were created through him and for him."192 They belong to him still more because he has made them messengers of his saving plan: "Are they not all ministering spirits sent forth to serve, for the sake of those who are to obtain salvation?"193
332 Angels have been present since creation and throughout the history of salvation, announcing this salvation from afar or near and serving the accomplishment of the divine plan: they closed the earthly paradise; protected Lot; saved Hagar and her child; stayed Abraham’s hand; communicated the law by their ministry; led the People of God; announced births and callings; and assisted the prophets, just to cite a few examples.194 Finally, the angel Gabriel announced the birth of the Precursor and that of Jesus himself.195
333 From the Incarnation to the Ascension, the life of the Word incarnate is surrounded by the adoration and service of angels. When God "brings the firstborn into the world, he says: ‘Let all God’s angels worship him.’"196 Their song of praise at the birth of Christ has not ceased resounding in the Church’s praise: "Glory to God in the highest!"197 They protect Jesus in his infancy, serve him in the desert, strengthen him in his agony in the garden, when he could have been saved by them from the hands of his enemies as Israel had been.198 Again, it is the angels who “evangelize” by proclaiming the Good News of Christ’s Incarnation and Resurrection.199 They will be present at Christ’s return, which they will announce, to serve at his judgment.200
The angels in the life of the Church
334 In the meantime, the whole life of the Church benefits from the mysterious and powerful help of angels.201
335 In her liturgy, the Church joins with the angels to adore the thrice-holy God. She invokes their assistance (in the funeral liturgy’s In Paradisum deducant te angeli. . .“May the angels lead you into Paradise. . .”]). Moreover, in the “Cherubic Hymn” of the Byzantine Liturgy, she celebrates the memory of certain angels more particularly (St. Michael, St. Gabriel, St. Raphael, and the guardian angels).
336 From its beginning until death, human life is surrounded by their watchful care and intercession.202 "Beside each believer stands an angel as protector and shepherd leading him to life."203 Already here on earth the Christian life shares by faith in the blessed company of angels and men united in God.
And Peter Kreeft’s **Angels (and Demons) **is a worthy addition to your bookshelf.
Seraphim, cherubim, thrones, dominations, virtues, powers, principalities, archangels, guardian angels.
You can also read about angels in the Cathecism,
I. THE ANGELS
The existence of angels - a truth of faith
328 The existence of the spiritual, non-corporeal beings that Sacred Scripture usually calls “angels” is a truth of faith. The witness of Scripture is as clear as the unanimity of Tradition.
Who are they?
329 St. Augustine says: "‘Angel’ is the name of their office, not of their nature. If you seek the name of their nature, it is ‘spirit’; if you seek the name of their office, it is ‘angel’: from what they are, ‘spirit’, from what they do, ‘angel.’"188 With their whole beings the angels are servants and messengers of God. Because they “always behold the face of my Father who is in heaven” they are the “mighty ones who do his word, hearkening to the voice of his word”.189
330 As purely spiritual creatures angels have intelligence and will: they are personal and immortal creatures, surpassing in perfection all visible creatures, as the splendor of their glory bears witness.190
Christ “with all his angels”
331 Christ is the center of the angelic world. They are his angels: "When the Son of man comes in his glory, and all the angels with him. . "191 They belong to him because they were created through and for him: "for in him all things were created in heaven and on earth, visible and invisible, whether thrones or dominions or principalities or authorities - all things were created through him and for him."192 They belong to him still more because he has made them messengers of his saving plan: "Are they not all ministering spirits sent forth to serve, for the sake of those who are to obtain salvation?"193
332 Angels have been present since creation and throughout the history of salvation, announcing this salvation from afar or near and serving the accomplishment of the divine plan: they closed the earthly paradise; protected Lot; saved Hagar and her child; stayed Abraham’s hand; communicated the law by their ministry; led the People of God; announced births and callings; and assisted the prophets, just to cite a few examples.194 Finally, the angel Gabriel announced the birth of the Precursor and that of Jesus himself.195
333 From the Incarnation to the Ascension, the life of the Word incarnate is surrounded by the adoration and service of angels. When God "brings the firstborn into the world, he says: ‘Let all God’s angels worship him.’"196 Their song of praise at the birth of Christ has not ceased resounding in the Church’s praise: "Glory to God in the highest!"197 They protect Jesus in his infancy, serve him in the desert, strengthen him in his agony in the garden, when he could have been saved by them from the hands of his enemies as Israel had been.198 Again, it is the angels who “evangelize” by proclaiming the Good News of Christ’s Incarnation and Resurrection.199 They will be present at Christ’s return, which they will announce, to serve at his judgment.200
The angels in the life of the Church
334 In the meantime, the whole life of the Church benefits from the mysterious and powerful help of angels.201
335 In her liturgy, the Church joins with the angels to adore the thrice-holy God. She invokes their assistance (in the funeral liturgy’s In Paradisum deducant te angeli. . .“May the angels lead you into Paradise. . .”]). Moreover, in the “Cherubic Hymn” of the Byzantine Liturgy, she celebrates the memory of certain angels more particularly (St. Michael, St. Gabriel, St. Raphael, and the guardian angels).
336 From its beginning until death, human life is surrounded by their watchful care and intercession.202 "Beside each believer stands an angel as protector and shepherd leading him to life."203 Already here on earth the Christian life shares by faith in the blessed company of angels and men united in God.
And Peter Kreeft’s **Angels (and Demons) **is a worthy addition to your bookshelf.
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Leon_Bloy
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We might note that the only archangels the Church recognizes as such are Michael, Gabriel, and Raphael.
Uriel, etc., were stated to be not archangels by Pope St. Zachary, I believe.
Uriel, etc., were stated to be not archangels by Pope St. Zachary, I believe.
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Chatter163
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Right, acute, obtuse and straight.
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Splagchnizomai
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Thanks, Leon.
If they weren’t Archangels, they would be Ordinary Angels (albeit named ones), right?
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Splagchnizomai
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Right, acute, obtuse and straight.
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Leon_Bloy
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No problem, and maybe… I’m not sure and don’t want to give unreliable info!
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MarkThompson
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“The practice of assigning names to the Holy Angels should be discouraged, except in the cases of Gabriel, Raphael and Michael whose names are contained in Holy Scripture.”
– Directory on Popular Piety and the Liturgy, no. 217 (2001)
– Directory on Popular Piety and the Liturgy, no. 217 (2001)
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Stumblesalot
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As far as I am aware, there are nine choirs of angels made up of groups of three. I know of three named Archangels: Michael, Raphael and Gabriel. The choirs comprise:
Choir of Seraphim (most closely related to God)
Choir of Cherubim
Choir of thrones
Choir of Dominions
Choir of Powers
Choir of Virtues
Choir of Principalities
Choir of Archangels
Choir of Angels
God bless
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Splagchnizomai
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We’re only talking about the named ones in Scripture, aren’t we?
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Deo_Gratias42
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Right. The Church rejected complementary, supplementary, vertical, alternate interior, alternate exterior, and corresponding. However, the Church is still discerning on angle bisector and perpendicular lines.Right, acute, obtuse and straight.
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Splagchnizomai
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And the Eastern Catholic Churches have a different theological understanding of this.
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MarkThompson
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I’m not sure what you mean here.
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paperwight66
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They’d be totally in favour of vertical angles, surely, as don’t they stand for Holy Communion ? (I believe it’s been mentioned once or twice).
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Splagchnizomai
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Your quote refers to the practice of individuals naming angels, particularly guardian angels. The angels that have been named in this thread are named in the Bible.
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CaptCrunch73
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I was thinking it but you beat me to the post… :whacky:Right, acute, obtuse and straight.
Peter Kreeft’s book is an excellent recommendation.
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MarkThompson
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Not Remiel, Saraqael, et al.
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Splagchnizomai
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Ah, yes! I’d forgotten that I’d posted them. My mistake.
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LittleSoldier
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You beat me to it, and the others who said you beat them to it, including the poster who listed the other angles, beat me to it, too!Right, acute, obtuse and straight.
Nice sub-thread running through this thread.
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