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This page concerns the class of angels in the Christian tradition. For the band, see Thrones (band).

One traditional depiction of the chariot vision, based on the description in Ezekiel.

Thrones (also known as Ophanim, Wheels or Galgallin) are a classification of angels under many Christian angelic hierarchies. They are the carriers of the throne of God, hence the name. They are said to be great wheels covered in eyes. Image File history File links Please see the file description page for further information. ... An Ophan (plural Ophanin) is one of a class of celestial beings described in the Book of Enoch along side the Cherubim and Seraphim as never sleeping, but watching the throne of God. ... A Gothic angel in ivory, c1250, Louvre An angel is a supernatural being found in many religions. ... Christians believe that Jesus is the mediator of the New Covenant (see Hebrews 8:6). ... Thrones was the solo project of double-necked bassist Salty Green, first surfacing with a cassette on the Punk in My Vitamins label. ... Image File history File links Ezekiel-Vision-Merkaba. ... Image File history File links Ezekiel-Vision-Merkaba. ... An Ophan (plural Ophanin) is one of a class of celestial beings described in the Book of Enoch along side the Cherubim and Seraphim as never sleeping, but watching the throne of God. ... This article needs to be wikified. ... A Gothic angel in ivory, c1250, Louvre An angel is a supernatural being found in many religions. ... Christians believe that Jesus is the mediator of the New Covenant (see Hebrews 8:6). ...

About the Thrones

Thrones are angels of the Sixth Order and are beings of tremendous power and movement. They are the keepers of higher more expanded energies. They ensure that these energies maintain connections and flows through the realms. They act as the conduits of the physical worlds and tend to be more stationary in their existence.

According to Pseudo-Dionysius the Areopagite

"The name of the most glorious and exalted Thrones denotes that which is exempt from and untainted by any base and earthly thing, and the super mundane ascent up the steep. For these have no part in that which is lowest, but dwell in fullest power, immovably and perfectly established in the Most High, and receive the Divine Immanence above all passion and matter, and manifest God, being attentively open to divine participations." Pseudo-Dionysius the Areopagite, also known as pseudo-Denys, refers to the anonymous theologian and philosopher of the 5th century whose Corpus Areopagiticum was falsely ascribed to Dionysius the Areopagite of Acts 17:34. ...

Thrones are known in scripture as the bringers of justice, but their status in hierarchy is often confused, sometimes placing them above the Seraphim, and sometimes placing them at the same level as the Cherubim. They do however, come in the second Choir, and are assigned to planets.

This position makes them some of the most powerful angels in service to the Lord. According to St. Thomas Aquinas, the Thrones have the task of pondering the disposition of divine judgments. In other words, they carry out or fulfill the divine justice of the Lord.

They create, channel and collect incoming and outgoing positive energies. Dispensation of justice is important to the Thrones and they send healing energies to victims while shining a light on injustice to bring it's presence to our attention.

Like their counterparts in the second angelic triad, they come the closest of all Angels to spiritual perfection and emanate the light of God with mirror-like goodness. They, despite their greatness, are intensely humble, an attribute that allows them to dispense justice with perfect objectivity and without fear of pride or ambition. Because they are living symbols of God's justice and authority, they are called Thrones and have as one of their symbols the throne.

Function and Philosophy

These Angelic Princes are often also called "Ophanim, Wheels or Galgallin." It is said that they were the actual wheels of the Lord's Heavenly Chariot (Merkabah). "The four wheels had rims and they had spokes, and their rims were full of eyes round about." They are also frequently referred to as "many-eyed ones." An Ophan (plural Ophanin, Ophannin or Ophanim) is one of a class of celestial beings described in the Book of Enoch along side the Cherubim and Seraphim as never sleeping, but watching (or guarding) the throne of God. ... For a series of Israeli main battle tanks, see Merkava. ...

God's spirit is conveyed in a certain manner to these angels, who in turn pass on the message to men and the inferior angels.

Characteristics

Having the most bizarre physical appearance of the celestial host, they are described as great wheels, covered with a great many eyes and glowing with light. One explanation given for this (besides them acting as God's chariot), is that they mark the end of the first Choir, where the emanations of God begin to take on more material forms and as such exist in a state of transition.

Names attributed to this Angelic Order

• Bodiel
• Jophiel
• Zaphkiel
• Oriphiel
• Raziel
• Astaroth
• Gressil
• Focalor
• Forneus
• Murmur
• Nelchael
• Phenex
• Purson
• Raum
• Samael
• Sonneillon
• Verrine
• Lauviah

The Archangel Jophiel (Heb. ... Raziel (Hebrew: secret[s] [of the] Lord), is an archangel within the teachings of Jewish mysticism (of the Kabbalah of Judaism) who is the Keeper of Secrets and the Angel of Mysteries. He is associated with the Sephiroth of Kabbalah. ... Astaroths seal In demonology Astaroth (also Ashtaroth, Astarot, and Asteroth) is a Grand Duke of Hell; his main assistants are four demons called Aamon, Pruslas, Barbatos and Rashaverak. ... In Christian demonic mythology, Gressil is the demon of impurity and uncleanliness. ... In demonology, Focalor is a powerful Great Duke of Hell, commanding three legions of demons (thirty legions to other authors). ... In demonology, Forneus is a Great Marquis of Hell, and has twenty-nine legions of demons under his rule. ... This article is about the Murmur in demonology, for alternate meanings see Murmur. ... An angel belonging to the order of Thrones and one of the 72 angels bearing the name of God Shemhamphorae. ... In demonology, Phenex is a Great Marquis of Hell and has twenty legions of demons under his command. ... This article or section does not cite its references or sources. ... This article or section does not cite its references or sources. ... Samael is an important figure in Talmudic and post-Talmudic lore, a figure who is accuser, seducer, and destroyer. ... Sonneillon is the Demon of Hate, and he tempts men with hatred against their enemies. ... In Christian demonic mythology, Verrine is the demon of impatience. ...

External links

• AngelFocus - Dionysius Hierarchy of Angels
• Contemplation of the Angels of Merkabah (throne) Mysticism

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Second Hierarchy	Dominions • Virtues  • Powers Image File history File links Download high resolution version (768x1024, 93 KB) A statue of an angel at a cemetary in Metairie Cemetery in New Orleans, Louisiana. ... According to medieval Christian theologians, the Angels are organized into several orders, or Angelic Choirs. ... According to medieval Christian theologians, the Angels are organized into several orders, or Angelic Choirs. ... According to medieval Christian theologians, the Angels are organized into several orders, or Angelic Choirs. ...
Third Hierarchy	Principalities • Archangels • Angels According to medieval Christian theologians, the Angels are organized into several orders, or Angelic Choirs. ... An archangel is a supernatural being of Zoroastrian Persian, Judaic, Christian, and Islamic theology, counted among the angels. ... The Annunciation - the Angel Gabriel announces to Mary that she will bear Jesus (El Greco, 1575) An angel is an ethereal being found in many religions, whose duties are to assist and serve God. ...