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Archangel MichaelArchangel Michael• Distinction of being one of the only two Distinction of being one of the only two

angels to be mentioned in both the Bible angels to be mentioned in both the Bible and the Koran. Gabriel is the other.and the Koran. Gabriel is the other.

• Name derives from the ancient Name derives from the ancient Sumerian, Micha-el. “el” suffix has two Sumerian, Micha-el. “el” suffix has two meanings—”brightness” or “shinning—meanings—”brightness” or “shinning—ending the names of every other ending the names of every other Archangel. Also said to mean “Of / As” or Archangel. Also said to mean “Of / As” or “like God”.“like God”.

• Other Names:Other Names:– Sabbathiel (connection to the Sabbath?) Sabbathiel (connection to the Sabbath?)

by Israelites.by Israelites.– Beshter by the PersiansBeshter by the Persians– Mikael by the MesopotamiansMikael by the Mesopotamians

• Depicted as leader of the Heavenly, or Depicted as leader of the Heavenly, or “Celestial” Host“Celestial” Host

• Name literally translates to – “Who is like Name literally translates to – “Who is like God”God”

• Described as the greatest Holy figure Described as the greatest Holy figure aside from God and His Son in Christian aside from God and His Son in Christian Religion.Religion.

• Visited Prohpet Daniel in the name of Visited Prohpet Daniel in the name of God.God.

• Holds the keys to the gates of Heaven Holds the keys to the gates of Heaven and the Abyss (Hell – Perdition – and the Abyss (Hell – Perdition – Damnation – etc.)Damnation – etc.)

• Originated in Chaldean legend, Originated in Chaldean legend, worshiped as a minor deity. Chaldea is a worshiped as a minor deity. Chaldea is a primitive sect of the Semitic religion in primitive sect of the Semitic religion in what was then known as Babylon what was then known as Babylon around 575 BC.around 575 BC.

• Known by many titles:Known by many titles:– Chief of the Order of VirtuesChief of the Order of Virtues– Chief of the ArchangelsChief of the Archangels– Prince in the Presence of GodPrince in the Presence of God– The Angel of RepentanceThe Angel of Repentance– The Angel of SanctificationThe Angel of Sanctification– Ruler of the Fourth Heaven Ruler of the Fourth Heaven

(Machanon)(Machanon)– Tutelary Sar (Angelic Prince or Insrael)Tutelary Sar (Angelic Prince or Insrael)– Guardian of JacobGuardian of Jacob– Conqueror of SatanConqueror of Satan– Viceroy of Heaven (station given to Viceroy of Heaven (station given to

Samael, Lucifer – before his betrayal)Samael, Lucifer – before his betrayal)– Deliverer of the FaithfulDeliverer of the Faithful– Warrior of GodWarrior of God– Slayer of the DragonSlayer of the Dragon– Benevolent Angel of DeathBenevolent Angel of Death

• Sheds tears over the souls of the pious Sheds tears over the souls of the pious dead, and as he cries their sins are washed dead, and as he cries their sins are washed away.away.

“Hearken when Michael speaketh for I am he that stands in the presence of God.” – Apocalypse of Paul 42

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Archangel Michael (cont)Archangel Michael (cont)

• Also named as the author of the entire Also named as the author of the entire Psalm 85Psalm 85, unique as no other Archangel is , unique as no other Archangel is given sole credit for a Biblical passage.given sole credit for a Biblical passage.

• Known as the passionate and Known as the passionate and Tempestuous.Tempestuous.

• Depicted in silver armor, round shield, and Depicted in silver armor, round shield, and wielding an unsheathed great sword.wielding an unsheathed great sword.

• Sword depicted from Chaldean myth, as he Sword depicted from Chaldean myth, as he was the instrument of Vengeance.was the instrument of Vengeance.

• Patron of many Christian knights, who Patron of many Christian knights, who called upon him in battle.called upon him in battle.

• Destroyed an Assyrian army of 185,000 Destroyed an Assyrian army of 185,000 lead by King Sennacherib, in a single night. lead by King Sennacherib, in a single night. They were planning on raising Jerusalem They were planning on raising Jerusalem (destroying it). (Also ascribed to Uriel, (destroying it). (Also ascribed to Uriel, Gabriel, and Ramiel)Gabriel, and Ramiel)

• One of his key domains: Last Judgment. One of his key domains: Last Judgment. Holds Scales of Justice to weight the souls Holds Scales of Justice to weight the souls of all men.of all men.

– If the person is wicked and cruel, the soul is If the person is wicked and cruel, the soul is ripped from the body, causing the person to ripped from the body, causing the person to endure the rest of existence in excruciating endure the rest of existence in excruciating pain.pain.

– If the person was good and kindly, the soul is If the person was good and kindly, the soul is removed wit ha care and grace that allows removed wit ha care and grace that allows the ascension of the spirit without trauma.the ascension of the spirit without trauma.

• Lead armies of Heaven against Satan (Satan Lead armies of Heaven against Satan (Satan is often depicted as a great serpent or is often depicted as a great serpent or dragon during the first War in Heaven).dragon during the first War in Heaven).

– At the pinnacle of the battle, Michael descended At the pinnacle of the battle, Michael descended from the highest point in heaven with a chain from the highest point in heaven with a chain and the key to the Abyss in hand and chained and the key to the Abyss in hand and chained Satan, then casting him into the Abyss and Satan, then casting him into the Abyss and locking the gates behind him.locking the gates behind him.

• Interacts with denizens of Hell twice:Interacts with denizens of Hell twice:– First: War in HeavenFirst: War in Heaven

• Goes to Gates of hell (the Abyss) and Goes to Gates of hell (the Abyss) and warns the guardians (Uriel and Remiel) of warns the guardians (Uriel and Remiel) of the impending Flood, or Deluge of the impending Flood, or Deluge of demons. He cries. His tears turn to demons. He cries. His tears turn to precious stone as they hit the ground.precious stone as they hit the ground.

– Second: Another WarSecond: Another War• Said in the Dead Sea Scrolls that some Said in the Dead Sea Scrolls that some

millennia after the fall of Satan, a second millennia after the fall of Satan, a second deadly skirmish takes place in Heaven. deadly skirmish takes place in Heaven. Michael leads the armies of the Celestial Michael leads the armies of the Celestial Host against the legions and defeat them Host against the legions and defeat them just as before.just as before.

• Often equated with the Holy Ghost, Logos, Often equated with the Holy Ghost, Logos, God, Metatron.God, Metatron.

• Dead Sea ScrollsDead Sea Scrolls – “ – “War of the Sons of Light War of the Sons of Light Against the Sons of Darkness”Against the Sons of Darkness”

– Called the “Prince of Light”Called the “Prince of Light”– Combated Belial and the angels of darkness.Combated Belial and the angels of darkness.

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Archangel AzraelArchangel Azrael

• In Hebrew and Islamic lore he is the Angel In Hebrew and Islamic lore he is the Angel of Death, stationed in the 3of Death, stationed in the 3rdrd Heaven Heaven

• Another form of Raphael to IslamAnother form of Raphael to Islam• ““Forever writing in a large book and Forever writing in a large book and

forever erasing what he writes; what he forever erasing what he writes; what he writes is the birth of a man, what he erases writes is the birth of a man, what he erases is the name of the man at death.” (Arabic is the name of the man at death.” (Arabic tradition)tradition)

• Collected 7 handfuls of earth for the Collected 7 handfuls of earth for the creation of Adam where Michael, Gabriel creation of Adam where Michael, Gabriel and Israfel failed.and Israfel failed.

– Because of this he was appointed to separate Because of this he was appointed to separate the body from the soul at death.the body from the soul at death.

• Most feared of the Archangels. Holds power Most feared of the Archangels. Holds power of life and death over all, even those who of life and death over all, even those who call him brother.call him brother.

• Arabic lore is first to name Azrael as the Arabic lore is first to name Azrael as the Angel of Death.Angel of Death.

• Name literally translates to “Whom God Name literally translates to “Whom God Helps,” or “Whom God Helps On Their Helps,” or “Whom God Helps On Their Way,”.Way,”.

• Hebrew translation – “God’s Command.”Hebrew translation – “God’s Command.”• Azrael (Hebrew), Azra’il (Islamic), Ashriel Azrael (Hebrew), Azra’il (Islamic), Ashriel

(Syriac), Azaril (Aramaic).(Syriac), Azaril (Aramaic).

• Ruler of the Order of Ruler of the Order of Shehaquim, also called Shehaquim, also called Sagun, or 3Sagun, or 3rdrd Heaven. Heaven.

• Considered a Considered a kameothkameoth or or “Protector Against Evil”“Protector Against Evil”

• Angel of Death and Angel of Death and DestructionDestruction– For those who led a faithful For those who led a faithful

lifelife• Holds an apple from the Holds an apple from the

Tree of Life to their nose Tree of Life to their nose and entices the spirit from and entices the spirit from the body.the body.

– For those who have left the For those who have left the path of righteousness:path of righteousness:

• Rips the souls from their Rips the souls from their bodies.bodies.

“Between Heaven and Earth stands Azriel with blade drawn in hand, and he is destruction of all.”

-1 Chronicles 21:16

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Archangel Azrael (cont)Archangel Azrael (cont)

• Grants healing energy to grieving Grants healing energy to grieving families.families.

• Protects grief counselors from Protects grief counselors from absorbing client’s pain.absorbing client’s pain.“During sleepless nights of anxious grieving,

where you toss and turn, I can ease your restless mind and help you sleep. A rested mind and body is stronger and more able to withstand the grieving process. So, do not hesitate to call on me for my prayers, assistance, or intercession during times of need. I will invoke other angels alongside you and your loved ones, and we will do everything within God’s power to support you with dynamic love.”-Azrael

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Archangel MetatronArchangel Metatron

• Various titles:Various titles:– King of AngelsKing of Angels– Prince of the Divine Face or Prince of the Divine Face or

PresencePresence– Chancellor of HeavenChancellor of Heaven– Angel of the CovenantAngel of the Covenant– Chief of the Ministering AngelsChief of the Ministering Angels– The Lesser YHWH The Lesser YHWH

(Tetragrammaton)(Tetragrammaton)– Sustainer of MankindSustainer of Mankind– The Liberating AngelThe Liberating Angel

• Other names:Other names:– MetrattonMetratton– MittronMittron– MetaraonMetaraon– MerratonMerraton

• The link between mankind and the The link between mankind and the divine.divine.

• Earthly incarnation was the patriarch Earthly incarnation was the patriarch Enoch – though Enoch – though Tanhuna Genesis Tanhuna Genesis (Jewish Encyclopedia I, 94) claims he (Jewish Encyclopedia I, 94) claims he was originally Michael.was originally Michael.

• Sometimes identified as the Archangel Sometimes identified as the Archangel who wrestled with Jacob at Peniel.who wrestled with Jacob at Peniel.

• The angel who led the children of The angel who led the children of Israel through the wilderness after the Israel through the wilderness after the Exodus (According to the Kabbalah)Exodus (According to the Kabbalah)

• Twin brother or half-brother to the Twin brother or half-brother to the angel Sandalphon.angel Sandalphon.

• Tallest angel in Heaven, aside from Tallest angel in Heaven, aside from Anafiel.Anafiel.

• When Enoch arrived in Heaven he was When Enoch arrived in Heaven he was transformed into a spirit of fire and transformed into a spirit of fire and equipped with 36 pairs of wings as equipped with 36 pairs of wings as well as innumerable eyes.well as innumerable eyes.

• Author of Psalms 37:25Author of Psalms 37:25“Once I was young, and now I am old. Yet I have never seen the godly forsaken, nor seen their children begging for bread.”- Metatron Psalm 37:25

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Archangel UrielArchangel Uriel

• Name literally translates to “The Fire Name literally translates to “The Fire of God”.of God”.

• Widely accept that, while Michael is Widely accept that, while Michael is God’s most formidable servant, Uriel God’s most formidable servant, Uriel is His most fanatical and pitiless.is His most fanatical and pitiless.

• Depicted as the punisher of those Depicted as the punisher of those who defy the Will of God.who defy the Will of God.

• Different spellings of his name:Different spellings of his name:– Suriel (God’s Command)Suriel (God’s Command)– Panuel (The Face of God)Panuel (The Face of God)– SarielSariel– ZerachielZerachiel– SarakielSarakiel

• Angel of storms, hail, fire, thudner Angel of storms, hail, fire, thudner and lightning. and lightning.

• Soars above the chaos of the Soars above the chaos of the battlefield loosing flaming arrows battlefield loosing flaming arrows from his mighty longbow. Also has a from his mighty longbow. Also has a huge sword he imbues with his huge sword he imbues with his divine flame.divine flame.

• Guardian of the Garden of EdenGuardian of the Garden of Eden

• Angelic Titles:Angelic Titles:– The Angel of RepentanceThe Angel of Repentance– The Angel of the PresenceThe Angel of the Presence– The Archangel of FireThe Archangel of Fire– The Archangel of SalvationThe Archangel of Salvation– The Prince of LightsThe Prince of Lights– The Angel of VengeanceThe Angel of Vengeance– The Angel of Thunder and TerrorThe Angel of Thunder and Terror– The Presider over TartarusThe Presider over Tartarus

• Piercing stare causes human, Piercing stare causes human, angel, and demon alike to quake – angel, and demon alike to quake – one of the tallest angels.one of the tallest angels.

• Buried Abel (son of Adam and Eve Buried Abel (son of Adam and Eve – killed by his brother Cain) in the – killed by his brother Cain) in the Garden of Eden, beneath a plumb Garden of Eden, beneath a plumb tree.tree.

• Buried Adam after he died.Buried Adam after he died.• Warned Noah of the great flood.Warned Noah of the great flood.

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Archangel Uriel (cont)Archangel Uriel (cont)

• Lead Abraham and his people Lead Abraham and his people from Ur to Canaan.from Ur to Canaan.

• Maintains an Everwatch at the Maintains an Everwatch at the Gates of Damnation (Hell – Gates of Damnation (Hell – Perdition – The Abyss)Perdition – The Abyss)– Sharpest sight of all Sharpest sight of all

Archangels, allowing him to Archangels, allowing him to keep track of the evil doers he keep track of the evil doers he guards and any ploys and plots guards and any ploys and plots they may be hatching. they may be hatching.

• One demon tried to escape. One demon tried to escape. Uriel pinned the demon to the Uriel pinned the demon to the gates with an arrow and gates with an arrow and disemboweled it as well. Then disemboweled it as well. Then left it hanging for one hundred left it hanging for one hundred days, of which it spent days, of which it spent screaming in agony – only to screaming in agony – only to serve as a warning to the serve as a warning to the other demons and devils.other demons and devils.

• Final task will come on the Final task will come on the day of the Apocalypse.day of the Apocalypse.– Gabriel’s horn sounds.Gabriel’s horn sounds.– Break apart the whole of Hell.Break apart the whole of Hell.

• Shattering the gates, Shattering the gates, walls and bars of the walls and bars of the infernal prison.infernal prison.

– Take with him all the souls of Take with him all the souls of the damned and lead them to the damned and lead them to heaven for Final Judgment. heaven for Final Judgment.

“Behold the Angel who watches over thunder and terror, and he is Uriel.”- Enoch 1

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Archangel GabrielArchangel Gabriel

• Only angel, other than Michael, to Only angel, other than Michael, to be named in both the Bible and be named in both the Bible and the Koran.the Koran.

• Name literally translates to “God Name literally translates to “God Is My Strength.”Is My Strength.”

• Serves as an intermediary Serves as an intermediary between God and Man.between God and Man.

• Also the only Archangel who is Also the only Archangel who is viewed as both a woman and a viewed as both a woman and a man.man.

• Other Name variations:Other Name variations:– Gabri-el (Sumerian)Gabri-el (Sumerian)– Gavriel (Tiberian – Off shoot of Gavriel (Tiberian – Off shoot of

Hebrew)Hebrew)– Gabril (Arabic)Gabril (Arabic)– Jibril (Islamic)Jibril (Islamic)– Like Michael, originates from Like Michael, originates from

Chaldean lore. Chaldean lore.

• Angelic Titles:Angelic Titles:– Governor of EdenGovernor of Eden– Chief of the Angelic GuardsChief of the Angelic Guards– The Angel of BirthThe Angel of Birth

• Fills an unborn child with all the Fills an unborn child with all the knowledge of God and His ways. knowledge of God and His ways. Takes it away when child is born – Takes it away when child is born – “cleft under the nose”.“cleft under the nose”.

– The Angel of DeathThe Angel of Death– The Angel of AnnunciationThe Angel of Annunciation– The Angel of ResurrectionThe Angel of Resurrection– The Angel of MercyThe Angel of Mercy– The Angel of RevelationThe Angel of Revelation– The Angel of HumanityThe Angel of Humanity– The Angel of HumanityThe Angel of Humanity– The Angel of IncarnationThe Angel of Incarnation– The Angel of ConsolationThe Angel of Consolation– Spirit of Truth and HopeSpirit of Truth and Hope– Prince of JusticePrince of Justice– Ruler of the First Heaven (Shamayin)Ruler of the First Heaven (Shamayin)– Leader of the CherubimLeader of the Cherubim

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Archangel Gabriel (cont)Archangel Gabriel (cont)

• Archangel of Music, plays his horn Archangel of Music, plays his horn every day, all day. His horn is used to every day, all day. His horn is used to call the coming of the Apocalypse and call the coming of the Apocalypse and Final JudgmentFinal Judgment

• Also wields a scytheAlso wields a scythe• Taught Joseph the seventy languages Taught Joseph the seventy languages

spoken at Babel.spoken at Babel.• Over span of 22 years, appeared to Over span of 22 years, appeared to

Mohammed in order to dictate him the Mohammed in order to dictate him the whole of the Koran.whole of the Koran.– Messed up during one of last Messed up during one of last

portions and found the Gates to portions and found the Gates to Heaven impassible for him.Heaven impassible for him.

• Angel Dobiel took acted as his proxy. Angel Dobiel took acted as his proxy. – Was allowed his return after he Was allowed his return after he

took care of a problem in Persia.took care of a problem in Persia.• Explained to Daniel, his vision of the Explained to Daniel, his vision of the

awesome battle between a ram and a awesome battle between a ram and a “he-goat”.“he-goat”.– Alexander coming into the land Alexander coming into the land

and conquering the Persians. and conquering the Persians. Defeated Darius IIIDefeated Darius III

• Called Angel of Annunciation Called Angel of Annunciation because he decreed to Virgin because he decreed to Virgin Mary that she would bear the Son Mary that she would bear the Son of God.of God.

• Oversees the treasury of souls, Oversees the treasury of souls, the Guph. the Guph. – Sends a Sparrow to guide each Sends a Sparrow to guide each

soul.soul.• Destroyer of Sodom and Destroyer of Sodom and

Gomorrah (The Dead Sea)Gomorrah (The Dead Sea)• Also the Archangel who awakened Also the Archangel who awakened

the inspiration of Joan of Arc. the inspiration of Joan of Arc. “I am Gabriel, who stands at the left hand of God.”- Luke 1:19

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Archangel RaphaelArchangel Raphael

• First named in the Bible. First named in the Bible. • Most known from writings in the Most known from writings in the

Book of Tobit, volume of the Book of Tobit, volume of the Apocrypha.Apocrypha.– Large set of books that was Large set of books that was

completely and officially excised completely and officially excised from original Biblical text in from original Biblical text in 1901.1901.

• Origins lie with the Chaldeans, Origins lie with the Chaldeans, who originally named him who originally named him Labbiel.Labbiel.

• Name literally translates to “God Name literally translates to “God Has Healed”Has Healed”

• ““One of the four presences, set One of the four presences, set over all the diseases and all over all the diseases and all wounds of the children of man.” wounds of the children of man.” – Enoch– Enoch

• Hebrew term Hebrew term rapharapha means means doctor (surgeon), or healer. doctor (surgeon), or healer.

• Angelic Titles:Angelic Titles:– Regent of The SunRegent of The Sun– Chief of the Order of VirtuesChief of the Order of Virtues– Governor of the SouthGovernor of the South– Guardian of the WestGuardian of the West– Ruler of Raquia the Second Ruler of Raquia the Second

HeavenHeaven– Overseer of the Evening Overseer of the Evening

WindsWinds– Angel of ProvidenceAngel of Providence– Angel of RepentanceAngel of Repentance– Angel of PrayerAngel of Prayer– Angel of LoveAngel of Love– Angel of JoyAngel of Joy– Angel of LightAngel of Light– Angel of HealingAngel of Healing– Guardian of the Tree of LifeGuardian of the Tree of Life

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Archangel Raphael (cont)Archangel Raphael (cont)• Acts as companion to Tobit’s son, Acts as companion to Tobit’s son,

Tobias – calling himself “Azarias, son Tobias – calling himself “Azarias, son of the great Ananias.”of the great Ananias.”

– Shows power by defeating devil Shows power by defeating devil Asmodeus in upper Egyptian desert. Asmodeus in upper Egyptian desert. Asmodeus was sent to plague Sarah, Asmodeus was sent to plague Sarah, Tobias’s fiancée.Tobias’s fiancée.

• During journey home, Raphael assists During journey home, Raphael assists Tobias in catching a giant fish.Tobias in catching a giant fish.

– Teaches Tobias how to use every part of Teaches Tobias how to use every part of the fish not only for food, but medicinal the fish not only for food, but medicinal purposes.purposes.

• Often visits Bethesda (Jerusalem) and Often visits Bethesda (Jerusalem) and infuses it with healing powers. infuses it with healing powers.

• Lead Abraham through “Seol”, a Lead Abraham through “Seol”, a passage in the underworld Hebrew’s passage in the underworld Hebrew’s call “The Pit.”call “The Pit.”

– Transforms into a dragon-like creature Transforms into a dragon-like creature to more easily traverse it.to more easily traverse it.

• Raphael kept fallen angels (Grigori – Raphael kept fallen angels (Grigori – Watchers) at bay while Gabriel killed Watchers) at bay while Gabriel killed their children, the Nephilim – “Giants”.their children, the Nephilim – “Giants”.

– Asked that their judgment be lenient but Asked that their judgment be lenient but his request was denied.his request was denied.

• Delivered to Noah a book that held Delivered to Noah a book that held advanced techniques in medicine and advanced techniques in medicine and physics.physics.

• Knowledge was to be employed after Knowledge was to be employed after the construction of the great Ark. the construction of the great Ark.

• Sent down by God when King Solomon Sent down by God when King Solomon asked for aid in constructing his asked for aid in constructing his famous Temple. famous Temple.

– Delivered a magical ring in the shape of Delivered a magical ring in the shape of a five-pointed star or pentalphaa five-pointed star or pentalpha

• Held the power to subdue demons which Held the power to subdue demons which Solomon used to build his great temple. Solomon used to build his great temple.

– Solomon took seal afterwards and Solomon took seal afterwards and carved it into every pinnacle. Later carved it into every pinnacle. Later became known as “Seal of Solomon”became known as “Seal of Solomon”

– Temple of Solomon is the resting place Temple of Solomon is the resting place of the Ark of the Covenantof the Ark of the Covenant

• Raphael is not the most formidable of Raphael is not the most formidable of the Archangels. But killed Leviathan in the Archangels. But killed Leviathan in the beginning of the war between the beginning of the war between Heaven and Hell.Heaven and Hell.

– Leviathan was once a beautiful, female Leviathan was once a beautiful, female Archangel. After her fall from grace, Archangel. After her fall from grace, transformed into the massive draconic transformed into the massive draconic serpent often depicted as.serpent often depicted as.

“He who presides over every suffering and every wound of the sons of man, the Holy Raphael.”- Enoch 40:9

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