Did you know there are nine (9) Choirs of Angels in Heaven?
So, what are the names of these choirs, and is there a scriptural reference?
The Seraphim: Isaiah 6:2; Hebrews 12:22.
The Cherubim: Genesis 3:24; Hebrews 12:22
The Thrones: Colossians 1:16
The Dominations or Dominions: Colossians 1:16
The Virtues: Ephesians 1:21
The Powers: Ephesians 1:21 and Colossians 1:16
The Principalities: Colossians 1:16-17
The Archangels: Tobit 12:15; John 5:4; Revelation 12:7-9
The Angels: (Including Guardian or Personal Angels): Daniel 3:28, Daniel 6:22; Matthew 18:10
Additional Reading (and credit for sources):
The Nine Choirs of Angels: https://whoislikegodblog.wordpress.com/2016/09/23/the-nine-choirs-of-angels/
The Nine Choir Hierarchy of the Angels in Scripture and Tradition: https://taylormarshall.com/2014/10/nine-choir-hierarchy-angels-scripture-tradition.html
What are the categories of Angels (archangels, thrones, dominions, seraphim)? https://catholicstraightanswers.com/categories-angels-archangels-thrones-dominions-seraphim/
Explanation and Hierarchy of the 9 Choirs of Angels: https://soulpainter.com/2015/09/explanation-and-hierarchy-of-the-9-choirs-of-angels-infographic/ (source of the image below):
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