Meet the 7 archangels: origin, history and more information!

The seven archangels, within Christian angelology, belong to the Third Hierarchy, whose commitment is to carry out God’s order. This hierarchy is formed by three categories of angels: Principality, Archangels and Angels. In total, there are nine categories of celestial beings, divided into three hierarchies with specific and determined functions.

The first hierarchy, formed by angels who are in direct contact with the Most High, is composed of Seraphim, Cherubim and Thrones. And the second is formed by Dominations, Powers and Virtues, which direct the plans of Eternal Wisdom. Its function is to communicate the projects of the Divine to the angels of the Third Hierarchy. They are responsible for the events of the Universe. In this article we are going to talk about the Third Hierarchy and the seven archangels. Good reading!

The seven archangels, as a system, appear for the first time, according to Christianity, in the Book of Enoch, which although not in the Jewish canon, is accepted by several religions. Keep reading to learn more about the origin, history and missions of these archangels.

Although, throughout history, several sacred texts mention the seven archangels, the Catholic Church only recognizes three: Michael, Raphael and Gabriel. However, it is already proven that this angelic choir has four more components: Uriel, Barachiel, Jegudiel and Sealtiel.

These archangels are messengers of the Divine. Incidentally, the word “angel” comes from the Greek “angelos” which means messenger. The prefix “arc” adds the nouns “greater” and “main”. Therefore, archangels are considered the link between humanity and the astral.

The different names of the archangels are consequences not only of the phonetic interpretation of those who dedicated themselves to documenting the history of the archangels, but also to adapt the writing to the spoken language, which, for example, in the case of Hebrew, is only written with consonants.

In the Book of Enoch, the oldest reference to the system of seven archangels, they appear named as follows: Michael, Gabriel, Raphael, Uriel, Raguel, Zerachiel (or Saraqael) and Ramiel. According to studies on angels, the difference in writing results from at least three factors: spelling variations, choice of a different verb in Hebrew to characterize the functions of the archangel, and also different variations of the name in Hebrew to broaden the meaning. definition of functions.

Angels have always been worshiped by humanity over the centuries. Proof of this are the records on Greek magical papyri (Papyri Graecae Magicae) discovered in Egypt, from the period between the 2nd century BC and the 5th century AD These papyri contain various spells, hymns and mystical rituals of evocation of angels.

Incidentally, this was the practice condemned by São Paulo, who claimed, in the Holy Scriptures, that this was a pagan cult. However, in the Early Church, angels were worshiped as beings sent by God. There are even several biblical passages that point to the appearance of angels to the apostles of Christ. And the apostle who most devoted himself to writing about them was Luke.

After becoming the largest landowner and feudal lord in the Middle Ages, the Medieval Church’s main function was to preserve order and peace. He also performed, at the time, the administration of justice, based on Christian ethical standards.

It was in the medieval period that Catholic representatives began debates about the hierarchies of angels and their functions on the spiritual plane. In the Modern Age, a period that began in 1453 with the capture of Constantinople by the Ottoman Turks, angels became part of the stained glass windows and panels of churches around the world, especially during the Renaissance.

The debate about angel cults is old and recurrent. Nor is the esoteric sophistry that angels are closer to us than to God. And for some time the Gnostics tried to introduce this view among the Christians. Even today there is a gnostic aspect that persists, mainly in Pentecostal and Neo-Pentecostal churches.

In the Catholic Church, only three archangels are recognized: São Miguel, São Gabriel and São Rafael. For the modern Catholic Church, angels are spiritual beings endowed with will and intelligence. They are immortal because they are equal to the son of God and have already been resurrected. According to the Catholic Church, angels achieved perfection among all visible creatures.

The Medal of Kahla is considered one of the most powerful amulets for attracting good luck. This is because the medal is engraved with the Seal of the Seven Archangels, a very detailed symbol and rich in meanings. Each of the seals is like a signature, where each archangel reveals his gifts and his particularities.

The seals are like keys that open the locks of the celestial portals and allow direct communication with the archangels. The medal also bears the sigils of the Spirits of Olympus, which, in rituals, are generally invoked together with the arcana. These spirits, which can be seven or fourteen, have the mission of declaring the destiny that God allows.

Considered a celestial guardian, prince and warrior, São Miguel Archangel is the commander of God’s army. Recognized by the Church as an archangel, São Miguel is, for Catholics, the one who fights the forces of evil. Below, everything about the origin, history and characteristics of this righteous angel.

The origin and history of Archangel Michael is directly linked to the heavenly battle between good and evil. Holy scriptures say that Michael led the battle against Lucifer to protect the throne of God. Still according to legend, Lucifer turned into a dragon to fight the angel and ended up being defeated.

Mentioned five times in the Holy Bible, mainly in the Apocalypse, the Archangel Michael is responsible for guiding the souls of the disembodied to Heaven. The angel is also revered for his healing gifts.

Have you noticed that all archangels’ names end in “el”? Is that “el” in Hebrew means God. The name Michael also comes from the Hebrew being the result of the junction of Mi- “who”, kha-“like”, El-“God”, meaning “who is with God” or “he who is similar to God”.

The name Miguel (or Micha’el) is one of the oldest names in human history. There are even some biblical interpretations that suggest that the archangel would be the heavenly body of Jesus Christ, before incarnating as the son of Mary. There are also those who say that Michael was the firstborn of all divine creation.

The records of the image of São Miguel usually represent the archangel as a warrior and portray his fight against evil, which is often represented as a dragon. In addition, São Miguel Archangel carries the sword and scales in his hands. The angel is also depicted with massive wings and chains.

The sword is Miguel’s weapon and shows that the angel is always ready to fight. The scale, in turn, represents divine justice. The large wings represent welcome and protection. And finally, the chains represent human vices and weaknesses that need to be constantly kept under guard.

In the batuque in Rio Grande do Sul, in Macumba, in Rio, in Candomblé in Bahia, in umbanda and in several other religions, São Miguel has a prominent place. This is because, depending on the slope, São Miguel is the leader of the phalanges of Exu and Pombagira, that is, the Orixá Bará. However, he can also be revered as Oxossi or Xangô. In some records he appears as Orisha Exu.

In the Catholic Church, the celebrations of São Miguel Archangel occur on September 29, when the archangels Gabriel and Raphael are also honored, the only ones among the seven archangels recognized by the Vatican. In Brazil, the angel is venerated throughout the national territory and even won the third largest sanctuary in the world, located in the city of Bandeirantes, in Paraná.

Recognized by the Catholic Church as one of the three angels of the Lord, the Archangel Gabriel is considered the Messenger of God. Incidentally, it was Gabriel who announced to Mary that she was chosen to be the Mother of the Savior. Interesting huh? To know more about this arcando, keep reading the article.

The Archangel Gabriel is mentioned for the first time in the Book of Daniel, in the Hebrew Bible. According to the Holy Scriptures, Gabriel is responsible for the Divine Messages. Belonging to the third hierarchy of angels, along with Michael and Raphael, the Archangel Gabriel

Gabriel was the mentor of the “Ave Maria” prayer, one of the best known among all religions in the world. Gabriel was chosen by the Lord to accompany the entire advent of “Salvation”, from the announcement of the teachers to the birth of Jesus.

The name Gabriel is of Hebrew origin and can mean “The Man of God” or “God is my protector”. The interpretation is due to the composition of the name formed by “gébher”, which means “man, strong man”, and “el”, which means “God”.

Due to the meaning of his name, Archangel Gabriel is also known as the spirit of truth and some believe him to be the Holy Spirit himself. In Islamic religions, however, St. Gabriel was responsible for revealing the prophecies that gave rise to the Al Koran.

According to the Book of Daniel, according to the Book of Daniel, the Archangel Gabriel presented himself in human form. The Holy Scriptures also allude to the archangel as an image full of Glory.

Gabriel, in his human form, presents himself with a more feminine appearance, representing the power of both sexes. The representative of the Most High on Earth carries the trumpet and the lilies. His armor is white and gold, but he is sometimes depicted in white, blue, or gold robes.

Responsible for communications, the Archangel Gabriel is considered by the Catholic Church, the patron saint of people who hold information, such as broadcasters, for example. His homage takes place on September 29, along with the other archangels of the celestial triad, Michael and Raphael.

For Umbanda, Gabriel is the son of Iemanjá and Oxalá and carries with him the power of love. This is because, due to religious syncretism, Iemanjá can be represented by Nossa Senhora da Conceição, mother of Christ. For mystics, Gabriel corresponds to the planet Jupiter, is ruler of Sagittarius and is associated with the sign of…