Christian Myth Flashcards
1
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Cherubim
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Winged angelic beings that guard the Throne of God - Four faces: man, lion, ox, eagle - Not to be confused with winged infants Putti
2
Q
Archangel
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Angels of highest rank - Michael, Gabriel, Raphael, Metatron
3
Q
Seraphim
A
Heavenly beings that fly around the Throne of God crying “Holy! Holy! Holy!”, a chant called the Trisagion - Highest in the angelic hierarchy