12 angel(s) in this app · sorted by oldest first
Charted Roles
Herald of the Thunders
Their role in tradition
Herald
What they're known for
Sealed; seven thunders uttered; John forbidden to write (Revelation 10:3-4)
Where we hear about them
Revelation 10:3-4
Charted Roles
Spirits of God
Their role in tradition
Worship
What they're known for
Seven lamps of fire; sent into all the earth (Revelation 1:4, 4:5, 5:6)
Where we hear about them
Revelation 1:4; 4:5; 5:6
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Angel of the divine presence
Their role in tradition
Intercessor
What they're known for
Angels who stand in the presence of God; four often named (Michael, Gabriel, Raphael, Phanuel)
Where we hear about them
1 Enoch 40; Isaiah 63:9; tradition
Charted Roles
Divine messenger
Their role in tradition
Messenger
What they're known for
Generic title for angels who speak for God; appears throughout Hebrew Bible and NT
Where we hear about them
Hebrew Bible; New Testament; tradition
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Personal guardian
Their role in tradition
Guardian
What they're known for
Angels assigned to watch over an individual, family, community, or nation. A role, not a choir — any rank can be assigned guardian duty. Unnamed personal guardians traditionally sit in the 9th choir "Angels" (nearest humans); guardians of nations sit among Principalities (Daniel 10).
Where we hear about them
Matthew 18:10; Psalm 91:11; Acts 12:15; Hebrews 1:14; Daniel 10:13, 10:20–21; 2 Enoch; 3 Enoch; Talmud; Catholic tradition (Aquinas, Summa Theologiae I.113); Feast of Guardian Angels (Oct 2).
Charted Roles
Angel over the waters
Their role in tradition
Overseer
What they're known for
Announces judgment on the waters (Revelation 16:5)
Where we hear about them
Revelation 16:5
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Keeper of the Abyss
Their role in tradition
Guardian
What they're known for
Holds key to the bottomless pit; binds Satan (Revelation 20:1-3)
Where we hear about them
Revelation 20:1-3
Charted Roles
Angel at the altar
Their role in tradition
Intercessor
What they're known for
Receives prayers of the saints; adds incense (Revelation 8:3-5)
Where we hear about them
Revelation 8:3-5
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Heavenly host
Their role in tradition
Worship
What they're known for
Innumerable angels; myriads of myriads; worship around the throne
Where we hear about them
Revelation 5:11; Daniel 7:10; tradition
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Destroying Angel
Their role in tradition
Destroyer
What they're known for
The Punisher; destroying angel Aaron saw
Where we hear about them
Judaism; Christianity
Charted Roles
Guardian Spirit of the Soul
Their role in tradition
Guardian
What they're known for
Pre-existent spiritual counterpart that guards and guides each soul in Zoroastrianism. Fravashis precede the soul into life, accompany it, and are honored at Nowruz. Parallel in function to the Abrahamic guardian angel.
Where we hear about them
Avesta (Farvardin Yasht); Zoroastrian liturgy and tradition.
Charted Roles
Bitter Star
Their role in tradition
Destroyer
What they're known for
Star that fell; bitter waters (Revelation 8:10–11)
Where we hear about them
Revelation 8:10–11