Archangels
Archangels
<<Image:Jegudil.jpg|thumb|<<Russian icon]] of the Archangel <<Jegudiel]].]]
- <<Michael (archangel)|Michael]] in the Hebrew language means "Who is like unto God?" or "Who is equal to God?" St. Michael has been depicted from earliest Christian times as a commander, who holds in his right hand a spear with which he attacks <<Lucifer|Lucifer/Satan]], and in his left hand a green palm branch. At the top of the spear there is a linen ribbon with a red cross. The Archangel Michael is especially considered to be the Guardian of the Orthodox Faith and a fighter against heresies.
- <<Gabriel]] means "Man of God" or "Might of God." He is the herald of the mysteries of God, especially the <<Incarnation (Christianity)|Incarnation of God]] and all other mysteries related to it. He is depicted as follows: In his right hand, he holds a lantern with a lighted taper inside, and in his left hand, a mirror of green jasper. The mirror signifies the wisdom of God as a hidden mystery.
- <<Raphael (archangel)|Raphael]] means "God's healing" or "God the Healer" (<<Bibleverse||Tobit|3:17|NAB}}, <<Bibleverse-nb||Tobit|12:15|NAB}}). Raphael is depicted leading Tobit (who is carrying a fish caught in the Tigris) with his right hand, and holding a physician's alabaster jar in his left hand.
- <<Uriel]] means "Fire of God," or "Light of God" (II Esdras 4:1, 5:20). He is depicted holding a sword against the Persians in his right hand, and a flame in his left.
- <<Sealtiel]] means "Intercessor of God." He is depicted with his face and eyes lowered, holding his hands on his bosom in prayer.
- <<Jegudiel]] means "Glorifier of God." He is depicted bearing a golden wreath in his right hand and a triple-thonged whip in his left hand.
- <<Barachiel]] means "Blessing of God." He is depicted holding a white rose in his hand against his breast.
- <<Jerahmeel (archangel)|Jerahmeel]] means "God's exaltation." He is venerated as an inspirer and awakener of exalted thoughts that raise a person toward God (II Esdras 4:36). As an eighth, he is sometimes included as archangel.
