ARCHANGEL

Archangel

An archangel is an angel of high rank. Beings similar to archangels are found in a number of religious traditions; but the word "archangel" itself is usually associated with the Abrahamic religions of Judaism, Christianity, and Islam.

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archangel

Noun

  1. A powerful angel that leads many other angels, but is still loyal to a deity. (Judeo-Christian examples: Gabriel, Michael, Raphael, Uriel).
  2. In Christian angelology, an archangel is an angel from the third level or choir of angels, ranked above virtues and below powers.


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