What is an archangel? What are its duties? Who is an archangel?
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The word angel means messenger and describes the occupation of the angels. Archangels are head angels. According to St. Gregory the Great, there are 9 orders of angels, which St. Thomas, in his Summa Theologia, divides into 3 groups: in the first, Seraphim, Cherubim, and Thrones; in the second, the Dominations, Virtues, and Powers; in the third, the Principalities, Archangels, and Angels. The apocryphal 1Enoch 20 lists the archangels as Uriel, Raphael, Raguel, Michael, Sariel, Gabriel, and Remiel.\n\n~ Archangels ~\nThe archangels are only the order in the generally accepted hierarchy of angels but St. Paul refers to Michael as an archangel and Michael, according to the Book of Daniel, is one of the chief princes' and the one responsible for the nation of Israel which makes him at least of the higher order of principalities. Other named archangels are also assigned to rule in higher orders: Gabriel among the seraphim, Raphael among the ophanim, while all these three are sometimes named as the ruling princes of the virtues. The seven angels which tile Book of Revelation describes standing before God are also usually interpreted as archangels. Enoch names seven archangels: Uriel, who rules the world and Tartarus; Raguel, who takes vengeance on the world of the luminaries; Michael, who is set over the most part of mankind and over chaos; Saraquael, who is set over the spirits; Gabriel, ruler of paradise, the serpents and the cherubim; Ramiel, whom God set over those who rise; and Raphael, who rules the spirits of men. He places only four around God's throne, backed up by their followers: Michael, Raphael, Gabriel and one named Phanuel (probably synonymous with Ramiel) who is responsible for overseeing the repentance of sinners. Where lists of seven are given the most frequent other names are Uriel, Metatron, Sariel (which could be a variant of Saraquael), Anael and Raziel. Later lists of archangels vary the names, many probably being alternative names for the same angels, and one post-Talmudic source increases the number to twelve, linking them with the signs of the zodiac, while kabbalists name, with Metatron named first and then repeated as a tenth. The Qur'an mentions four archangels, naming only Jibraiil (Gabriel) and Mika'il (Michael) - the other two being Azrael, another form of Raphael, Angel of Death, and Israfel, Angel of Music who plays the flute at the end of the day and will sound the trumpet that wakes the dead on the Day of Judgment. These angels were not created at the same time. Israfel was first, Mika'il was created 5000 years later, Jibra'il after another 500 years and and perhaps Azrael later still. Attempts have often been made to link biblical references to angelic visitations of particular archangels but authorities often disagree: Michael, Uriel, Gabriel and Ramiel have all been credited with defeating the 185,000-strong Assyrian army of Sennacherib in 701 B.C. The syllable 'el' or 'it' at the end of angel and of so many angel names means bright', 'shining' or 'shining being'  ~
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Sure, lots of different angels and they have different jobs.  Somebody has to do the job.
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Angels channel to humans that there are three categories of angel: Theist, Agnostic, Atheist. Tell group they have been misinformed by ignorant spirit.
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There are Seraphim and Cherubiem. Lucifer (Satan) was one of the Cherubim. The guardian angels are probably cherubim also.
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calling all angels? lol
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I have a spirit guide that talks to me as an inner voice.  I believe this may also be my guardian angel.  I am a lot more connected to this person than to any guardian angel and I don't know if I even have a seperate guardian angel.\n\nAs to your question, I truly believe that those spirits who are sent to guide you, have agreed to do that beforehand and know that they are qualified for the job and God knows it too or else he wouldn't have appointed them.  To be appointed a spirit guide is a much higher level and you must be very mature and experienced in living on Earth in order to guide and understand and protect the person to which you are assigned.  This is a life long task and it does not end until you die.  That is all I know because that is all my spirit guide has told me.  I do not know whether they continue with you after die or not.  He said I don't need to know that yet.  It is not my time.  So, seeing as this is a lifelong task and that it at least does not end until you die, there would be no resignation or falling to Earth to be involved with the one they are to guide and to be involved with them in human form as seen in City of Angels.  That movie is totally bogus and is just a figment of someone's active imagination.\n\nAfter their job with you is done, I don't know if they sometimes decide to become reincarnated or not.  I do believe in reincarnation.
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It was originally the name of a tavern in Islington. There is still a pub with that name although it's not the original.\n\nGoing back a few centuries, an angel was part of the coat of arms of the local land owner.  This was then used as the sign on the tavern and the name came later.
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Orthodox icon of the seven archangels. From left to right: Jegudiel, Gabriel, Selaphiel, Michael, Uriel, Raphiel, Barachiel. Beneath the mandorla of Christ are representations of Cherubim and Seraphim.\n\nAt the source is a picture.
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angels are heavenly beings God in heaven created to worship Him and also protect man.every1 has a guradian angel whether u blive it or nt cuz its tru.angles come in many forms n to me an angel si any1 hu hepls xactly wen i need help without askin for it n is dere for me to guide me always
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Hello!\n\nThis is a good question and am glad you asked it.\n\nThe Bible says,\n\n"And there was war in heaven: Michael and his angels fought against the dragon; and the dragon fought and his angels, And prevailed not; neither was their place found any more in heaven. And the great dragon was cast out, that old serpent, called the Devil, and Satan, which deceiveth the whole world: he was cast out into the earth, and his angels were cast out with him." (Revelation 12:7-9).\n\nAccording to this Bible verse, it seems that it was Michael who cast the devil out of Heaven (of course, we're not setting aside what Isaiah 14 and Ezekiel 28 say about this theme). At least we know He fought against the devil and defeated him.\n\nThe question is, who is Michael?\n\nMany things have been said about this Archangel. One of the most mysterious Characters in the Bible, for sure.\n\nThe word "angel" is the greek word for "messenger". The word "arch" means "chief". So Michael is the Chief of the angels (it's very possible it was Him who appeared to Joshua). The Name of this Archangel gives us another clue too: the Name "Michael" means "Who is like God"; it might be a question too: "Who is like God?". By studying what is said about Him in the Scriptures, we conclude that Michael is actually Jesus Christ. Let's go to the Biblical evidences:\n\n(The following was quoted from this webpage:http://www.adventistbiblicalresearch.org/Biblequestions/jesusothername.htm)\n\n\nWhat biblical evidence supports the teaching that Michael is another name for Jesus?\n\n      The name Michael is used five times in the Bible to designate a celestial being (Dan. 10:13, 21; 12:1; Jude 9; Rev. 12:7). He is nowhere explicitly identified with Jesus, but some Christian writers have equated the two by carefully comparing the role played by Michael with that of Jesus. Any comparisons yield not only similarities but also dissimilarities, and both should be taken into account. We'll start with the passages in which Michael is mentioned and then broaden the horizon to include several passages that are conceptually related to His person and experience.\n      1. He seems to be an angel: Michael is identified as "one of the chief princes" (Dan. 10:13), "your prince" (verse 21), "the great prince" (Dan. 12:1), and "the archangel" (Jude 9). "Archangel" implies that He is the prince of the angels, suggesting that Michael cannot be another name for Jesus because He is divine and angels are created beings. \n      Part of the problem is that the noun "angel" is taken to designate a creature, while in the Bible it designates a function. In other words, an "angel" is a being who functions as a "messenger" of God. In most cases they are created beings, but there is an exception.\n      In the Old Testament there are several references to the "angel [messenger] of the Lord" in which He is equated with God (e.g., Ex. 3:2, 4; Judges 6:12, 14). It is not that the Messenger is identified with the One who sent Him as His representative, but rather that the Sender functions at the same time as the Messenger. Many Christians have identified the Angel of the Lord as the preincarnate Christ. This Christological interpretation seems to be biblically valid.\n      2. He is leader of the angels: The phrase "one of the chief princes" (Dan. 10:13) could give the impression that He is one among many princes. But according to Revelation 12:7, Michael is the supreme leader of the heavenly angels, or "the great prince." When necessary, He personally assists angels in their assigned tasks (Dan. 10:13), yet the angelic hosts are under His command (Rev. 12:7). He is indeed the "archangel" (Jude 9). This title is mentioned in one other place in the Bible: 1 Thesselonians 4:16, in the context of th
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Names of Angels:\nhttp://www.ewtn.com/library/MARY/ANGEL6.HTM\n\nChoirs of Angels:\nhttp://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hierarchy_of_angels
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ALLAH\n\nhttp://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alaha
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why do you need an angel to solve your problems? and why do you think God will send an angel for your problems?\n\nare your not problems human ones? doesn't they have a human solution?\n\nGod gives help if you really focus on doing right in the rest of your life... meaning if you are on the Right Path..
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Archangels! Apocalypse! Rays of lighting! It's all over!!!\nYeeeaaarrrggggg!\nThe four horsemen are here!!!\n\n\nOn a serious note, it will all be over soon, but due to our careless regard for the environment and our arrongance, no divine intervention involved.
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god, arc-angels, cherabim, seraphim, angels, satan, demons, devils.
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i think they are creatures full of love and warmth, and when they set their sights on an individual person, they shall help fulfill their lives and direct happiness, love, kindness and well being on that one person. \n\nyou have been chosen, lol. x\n\noops, actually read your question wrong, duh, angels aren't always blessed with big brains.\n\nyou found one right here my lovely!!!
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He doesn't "need" them.  He doesn't "need" you either, yet, He created you anyways.  God is all powerful, if wanted to make people with 10 eyes and 2 toes, they wouls STILL be created for HIS glory.  Everything is created for HIS glory - even you.\n\n"Though they have wills, the angels are, like all creatures, subject to the will of God. Good angels are sent by God to help believers (Hebrews 1:14). Satan, though most powerful and cunning in carrying out his purposes in this world, is limited by the will of God (Job 2:6). Demons too have to be subject to the will of Christ (Luke 8:28-31). Here are some activities the Bible ascribes to angels:\n\n  A. They praise God (Psalm 148:1,2; Isaiah 6:3)\n\n  B. They worship God (Hebrews 1:6; Revelation 5:8-13)\n\n  C. They rejoice in what God does (Job 38:6-7)\n\n  D. They serve God (Psalm 103:20; Revelation 22:9)\n\n  E. They appear Before God (Job 1:6; 2:1)\n\n  F. They are instruments of God's judgments (Revelation 7:1; 8:2)\n\n  G. They bring answers to prayer (Acts 12:5-10).\n\n  H. They aid in winning people to Christ (Acts 8:26; 10:3).\n\n  I. They observe Christian order, work, and suffering (1 Corinthians 4:9; 11:10; Ephesians 3:10; 1 Peter 1:12).\n\n  J. They encourage in times of danger (Acts 27:23,24).\n\n  K. They care for the righteous at the time of death (Luke 16:22).