There Are Different Types of Angels Watching Over Us and Protecting Us

In almost all cultures, Angels have their place. What they do and how they serve depends on what type they are. The word "angel" is from the Greek word, angelos, meaning 'messenger'. There are actually nine different types of angels. Serphim, cherubim, thrones, dominations, principalities, virtues, powers, archangels and guardian angels. Some only have the job of worshipping God, while others are messengers for God. Yet others are our protectors and some do battle with devils.

The serphim is the highest of the nine types. They are the closest to God. They circle God's throne with their love and devotion. They are said to have six wigs, have a body of a horse and a face of a long bearded man. They have never been seen by humans.

The second highest of angels, are the cherubim. They are said to possess great knowledge and wisdom. Their duties to God include keeping records and keeping an eye on things in heaven. Their vast knowledge and wisdom is so great that if a human were to look upon them, the human would go blind with their brilliance. They have never been seen by humans.

The third highest are thrones. They are the counselors and companion angels. The thrones are also known as the "many-eyed ones." The thrones have the job of carrying out divine judgments. They have never been seen by humans.

Next in line are the dominions. The dominations have the virtues and powers. Their job in heaven is to delegate jobs to the lower angels. They take care of the smaller details in heaven and earth. For any other jobs, the cherubim and thrones tell them what to do. They have rarely been seen by humans.

Following the dominions are the virtues. They virtues preside over the elements of the world. They watch over nature and have rarely been seen by humans.

After the virtues are the powers. Their duties include stopping the demons efforts for domination. They are also responsible for the cosmic order and to watch over the human raced.

The principalities come next. These angels have the job of caretakers of every nation all the way down to every home. They work with guardian angels and are assigned to people.