Helping types of angels

What help can our angels offer us?

Archangels: the highest-ranking angels, often associated with specific tasks such as protection, healing, and guiding souls to the afterlife.

• Guardian Angels: assigned to protect and guide specific individuals.

• Seraphim: angels of love and light, associated with purification and illumination.

• Cherubim: angels of knowledge and wisdom, often depicted as chubby, winged infants.

• Dominion: angels of authority and rule, associated with the exercise of power and control.

• Powers: angels of cosmic order and the natural world, associated with maintaining the balance of the universe.

• Principalities: angels of protection and governance, associated with the administration of kingdoms and countries.

• Virtues: angels of courage and strength, associated with inspiring positive change and overcoming obstacles.

• Throne: angels closest to God, associated with the highest level of contemplation and worship.

• Angels of Death: responsible for guiding souls to the afterlife.

These are just a few examples of different types of angels that are common in various belief systems.

Now, let’s consider some of the individual angels and what they are known for:

• Gabriel, who is known as the “Messenger of God” and is said to have announced the births of John the Baptist and Jesus

• Michael, who is described as a warrior and the leader of God’s armies

• Raphael, who is known as the “healer” and is associated with healing and protection

• Uriel, who is known as the “Angel of Repentance” and is said to help guide people towards the right path

• In Jewish tradition, Metatron, is an important angel who acts as the “Angel of the Presence”, the chief of the ministering angels and the highest of the angels in Merkabah and Kabbalistic mysticism.

Some other angelic beings and their attributes are:

• Azrael, an angel of death and the recording angel

• Jophiel, an angel of wisdom and understanding

• Seraphim, an angel of fire and love

• Raziel, an angel of secrets and mysteries

• Zadkiel, an angel of mercy and benevolence

• Sandalphon, An angel who is responsible for delivering prayers to God

Please note that depending on the culture and religion the depiction, role and names may vary.

If you’re interested in learning more about angels, explore your local library or spiritual centre.