Quote by St. Gregory The Great

There are nine orders of angels, to wit, angels, archangels, virtues, powers, principalities, dominations, thrones, cherubim, and seraphim.

There are nine orders of angels, to wit, angels, archangels,

Summary

This quote is an explanation of the nine orders or hierarchies of angels, as understood in certain religious and philosophical traditions. It suggests that angels can be classified into these distinct orders, each with its own unique qualities and functions. From the more commonly known angels and archangels, to the higher orders of virtues, powers, principalities, and dominations, and finally the celestial beings of thrones, cherubim, and seraphim, this quote offers a hierarchical structure to understand the different levels or ranks of angelic entities.

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By St. Gregory The Great

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