of wings,one set to cover the face out of reverence, one set to cover thefeet out of modesty and respect, and one set to fly with. (But as Ipreviously wrote, they don't actually use their wings to fly.) The Cherubim (singular, Cherub) is the second choir of theSupreme Hierarchy. The Cherubim sit beside God's throne, and act asthrone bearers, keeping unwanted entities away. (This isillustrated in Catholic Bibles, in Ecclesiasticus ch.49.) They havea great insight of God's secrets, and the workings of the universe.Exodus ch.25 also tell us that the Cherubim guard churches andtombs. Ezekiel ch.10 tell us the Cherubim have four faces, fourwings, and four hands. Whereas the Seraphim are angels of love, theCherubim are angels of wisdom, and provide wisdom to the lowerangels. Satan was most probably a Cherub before he fell and becamethe Devil; thus, only God and the Seraphim can overcome the Devil.A Cherub probably also closed the Garden of Eden. Beelzebul mayalso be a Cherub, since he is next in rank to Satan. Beelzebul'sname is peppered throughout the gospels. The Thrones are the lowest choir of the highest hierarchy. Theirmain characteristics are submission and peace. Since they are ofthe highest order of angels, they have the exalted dignity and gloryof being closer to God than most of the other angels. This beingthe case, the divine mysteries are also brought to them before mostof the other angels. The purpose of the thrones is to convey God'sspirit to the lessor angels. A very detailed description of themappears in Ezekiel Ch. 1. See also Colossians 1:16. MIDDLE HIERARCHY: The highest order of the middle hierarchy arethe Dominations (sometimes called Dominions). They rule over theangelic orders charged with the execution of God's commands, andmaintenance of God's authority. The Dominations enjoy a certainunbounded elevation to the supernatural, and are immune to discordand tyranny. They are true Lords, not turnin...
