ks about in Matthew 18:10. They were the two angels who appeared in the ascension of Christ as his escorts. Two virtues also acted as midwives in the birth of Cain (Godwin 32). They work miracles on earth. They provide humans with courage when it is needed most. They are often associated with heroes and those who fight for the will of God (Bloom 61). The rulers of this order are said to be Micha-el, Gabri-el, Rapha-el, Bari-el, Tarhish, and before the rebellion, Satan-el (Godwin 32). The Sixth Choir - Powers: Duibtsuys says that "Powers" means "well ordered and precise Crosby 3enactment of what has been received from God" (Guiley 18). Powers assist souls leaving the body who get lost in the astral plane. They appear to act like a guard patrol who keep a constant look out for demons who try to take over this world. Powers find their true vocation in balancing opposites. Their ruler is said to be Cama-el who himself is said to be one of the seven angels who stand in the presence of God, but he is also identified as the Duke of hell. "He is commander of 144,000 angels of Punishment, Vengeance, and Death. Whether these are in the service of God or the Devil remains uncertain" (Godwin 32-33). The Lowest Triad: The third triad is the one most closely located to our material universe. This might explain why all three orders are the most vulnerable to corruption. Also this may explain why the angels from this triad are so well known to us, because they are the most like us (Jeremiah 110). The Seventh Choir - Principalities: Principalities are said to be the protectors of religion (Lang 308). It is said they also watch over leaders of countries, government officials, or countries themselves (Bloom 61). It is uncertain who the ruler of this order is. Two possibilities are Ana-el and Hami-el.The Eighth Choir - Archangel: The Magnificent Seven consists of Gabriel, Michael, Rapha-el, and Uri-el. There is a dispute about ...
