The World of Angels
October 20, 2022
The world of angles occupies heavenly hosts whom are the seven archangels Saint Michael, Saint Gabriel, Saint Raphael, Saint Suriel, Saint Zedekiel, Saint Serathiel and Saint Ananiel. They are the seven spirits of God. (Revelation 4:5) The Holy Scriptures also mentions the Seraphim with their six wings who filled the house with smoke (Isaac 6:2) and the cherubim that provide the throne for the Lord. (Psalm 99:1) The angels represent the lowest category of the celestial hierarchy. They are also closest to mankind.
Angels were created on the Sunday (Jubilee 2:6-8). As in scripted in the Holy Bible, Angels are made from fire and wind (3 Maccabees 2:10-11). They do not reproduce, but remain as they were originally created. They are by powerful by nature and free from any kind of sickness. They do not die and unlimited in number.
After God created the angels, He divided into orders and chieftainship. They were divided in one hundred orders and into ten heavenly places. According to Ethiopian Orthodox Tewahedo church the seven heavens are:
1. Tsiriḥa Ariyam
It is the last level within the seven heavens but when counted upper to bottom it takes the first place. This heaven represents Holy Mother Saint Mary as she is the home and country of God. Presets praise her in the midnight praise “Seatate”
2. Menibere Menigisit
It is the heaven where God reveals Himself, the Holy place for His Glory of Throne, angels bow and gratify in before Him and where the soul of dead people is judged. (Isaiah 6:1, Ezekiel 1:22-27, Revelation 4:2)
3. Semayi Widud
The four living creatures live in this heaven each having six wings, were full of eyes around and within stand on the four corners of carrying God’s throne. Around the throne are twenty-four thrones, and on the thrones are twenty-four elders sitting, clothed in white robes; and they had crowns of gold on their heads. (Ezekiel 1:4-75, Revelation 4:4)
4. Eyerusalem Semayait
It is the heaven where at first Satan was living and also the inheritance of righteous. (Galatia 4:26. Hebrew 12:22, John 14:2) He was living with honor before he deceived God and lied saying he is the creator.
5. Iyor
God placed the hundred tribes of angels within the thiree city. Iyor is the one of City of Angels and is divided within four. There are forty tribes and four chief angels in this heaven. The first tribe is called “Agazezete” and their chief was Satan but replaced by Saint Michael. He use to ascended the prayer of all the angels before his deception. The second tribe is known as “Cherubim” who carry the throne of Holy Trinity. Their chiefs are Face of human and Face of Lion. On the third level live Surafel and their chief are Face of cow and face of eagle. Within the fourth part lives “Haylat” carrying sword of fire who stand before Holy Trinity. Their Chief is Saint Michael. These angles support and motivate whose Christians who are exhausted in Christian life.
6. Ramah
This City of Angels is divided into thirty tribes and three chiefs. The first tribe is known as “Arebeb” who cover the throne of Holy Trinity with their wings. Their chief is Saint Gabriel. In the second level of Ramah, there tribes called “Menaberet” which are very close to God. They are armor of Holy Trinity standing in His presence carrying their lightening shields and fire spears. Their Chief is Saint Raphael. The third ones are known as “Seletanat” who have the authority of protecting all creatures and are those who announce judgment day. Their chief is Saint Surreal.
7. Erer
This City of Angels is divided into thirty tribes of angels and three chiefs. The first are called “Mekwanent.” They are the trinity’s fire archer and protector of human kind. Just as they saved Lot, they protect other humans. On judgment day, they collect skeleton and present it before God on resection of humans. Their chief is Selaphiel. The second ones are called “Likanat” whom are the fire horses of Holy Trinity. These are the twenty-four priests of heaven and their chief is Salathiel. Those who live on the third level of Erer are called “Angels” and they protect all creatures. Their chief is Ananel.
Angels are close aides of God and are always by His throne praising Him. (Revelation 4:8-11). They serve Him and human beings by Ministering between man and God where they ascend and descend within the world of heaven and earth. (John 1:52; Hebrew 1:14). They are very fast in their service. (Psalm 103:4; Hebrew 1:6)
Angels are ordered to dependably save guard every creature (Mathew 18:10; Daniel. 4:13). Each person has his or her own two guardian angles, one for the day and the other for the night. They are sent to bring support and help in times of suffering and hardship (Acts 12:7-11; Psalm 89:7)
Angels bring forth human’s prayers, alms and offerings to God. This meaning the service of their intercession. They intercession and aiding duty of angels in bringing to God the prayers and offerings of men is a favor given to them. Written in Holy Bible, they present before God the prayers, offerings and alms of men and help them get rewarded. It is a grace given to them by God that they are the messengers who proclaim happiness, offer help and serve as the harbingers of all good tidings. (Genesis 48:16; Daniel. 10:10-12; Luke 1:13; 28-30; Jude 9)
The intercession of Saint Angels is widely written in the Scriptures as can be understood from citations in the following:- (Enoch 10:7; Zacharias. 1:12; Exodus 23:20-23; Psalm 33:7) That Angels take delight in the act of those who repent is written in Luke 15:10. This indicates the love and concern they have for humans and their ministering role. With this, they bestow God’s mercy and bounty to men (Daniel. 9:20-22; Luke 1, 13; Acts 10:3-5). They are also sent for exacting mercy or wrath (Roman 9:22). They are also the ones who bring humans soul after death before God for judgment, (Luke. 16:22; Sutuel Ezra. 6:6-20) They are sent to separate the sinners from the righteous when the world comes to an end (Matthew 24:31; Revelation 7, 1-4)
Holy Orthodox Incarnation Church therefore venerates Archangels and Angels. Churches are dedicated in their honor, having their services and miracles written. They are offered homage of veneration of grace. (Daniel 8:15-18; Genesis. 22:31; Numbers 22, 31; Jos. 5:13-15) The day of their appointment, of their miracles and acceptance vow of God is commemorated as a monthly and annual feast.
May the intercession of Angels be with us, Amen!
Homily in Coptic Orthodox Church and Ethiopian Orthodox Church