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In the angelology of different religions, a '''hierarchy of angels''' is a ranking system of [[angel]]s. Higher ranks have greater power or authority over lower ranks, and with different ranks having differences in appearance, such as varying numbers of wings or faces. | In the angelology of different religions, a '''hierarchy of angels''' is a ranking system of [[angel]]s. Higher ranks have greater power or authority over lower ranks, and with different ranks having differences in appearance, such as varying numbers of wings or faces. | ||
The most influential [[Christianity|Christian]] angelic hierarchy was put forward around the turn of the 6th century AD by Pseudo-Dionysius the Areopagite in his work ''De Coelesti Hierarchia'' (''On the Celestial Hierarchy''). He claimed to be an important figure who was converted by Paul the Apostle, who authored most of the New Testament, and his work enjoyed greater influence than it would have if he had used his actual name, until Erasmus publicized doubts about the age of the work in the early 16th century. In his 1623 work, ''[[Meteorologica Cosmica]]'', [[occultist]] [[Robert Fludd]] established that specific archangels rule over each choir. | The most influential [[Christianity|Christian]] angelic hierarchy was put forward around the turn of the 6th century AD by Pseudo-Dionysius the Areopagite in his work ''De Coelesti Hierarchia'' (''On the Celestial Hierarchy''). He claimed to be an important figure who was converted by Paul the Apostle, who authored most of the New Testament, and his work enjoyed greater influence than it would have if he had used his actual name, until Erasmus publicized doubts about the age of the work in the early 16th century. In his 1623 work, ''[[Meteorologica Cosmica]]'', [[occultist]] [[Robert Fludd]] established that specific [[archangels]] rule over each choir. | ||
Angels are organized into nine orders, or Angelic Choirs. It is mirrored in some ways by the [[hierarchy of Hell]], which organizes [[demon]]s into categories and ranks them according to ability. | Angels are organized into nine orders, or Angelic Choirs. It is mirrored in some ways by the [[hierarchy of Hell]], which organizes [[demon]]s into categories and ranks them according to ability. | ||
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==The nine orders== | ==The nine orders== | ||
Pseudo-Dionysius (''On the Celestial Hierarchy'') and Thomas Aquinas (''Summa Theologiae'') drew on passages from the New Testament, specifically Ephesians 1:21 and Colossians 1:16, to develop a schema of nine Choirs of [[angel]]s, which were later expanded by other authors. These have been incorporated into writings concerning the 72 [[Kabbalistic angel]]s. | Pseudo-Dionysius (''On the Celestial Hierarchy'') and Thomas Aquinas (''Summa Theologiae'') drew on passages from the New Testament, specifically Ephesians 1:21 and Colossians 1:16, to develop a schema of nine Choirs of [[angel]]s, which were later expanded by other authors. These have been incorporated into writings concerning the 72 [[Kabbalistic angel]]s. | ||
A 10th choir is sometimes added to the standard nine. This additional choir contains non-angels: the Innocents, Martyrs, and Confessors. It is balanced by an additional degree of infernal spirits: the [[Witch]]es, Apostates, and Infidels. | |||
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! Number | ! Number | ||
! Choir | ! Choir | ||
! | ! Ruling Archangel | ||
! Divine Name | ! Divine Name | ||
! Ruling Planet | ! Ruling Planet | ||