Adult Classes

The Angelic Hierarchy

Angels

Part 3

The seraphim are mentioned only in Isaiah 6:1-8. This amazing passage describes Isaiah's experience in the "throne room" of God. The seraphim sing continually, "Holy, holy, holy, is the LORD ofhosts, the whole earth is full of his glory." These words, chanted bythese six-winged angelic beings, are powerful reminders that God is holy, and that to be in His presence is to be filled with awe. In our church's liturgy this connection is made quite often, for when we worship we are allowed into God's presence, and so we are awed.

Who are the Cherubim?

Angels

Part 2

What are cherubim? These angelic beings are mentioned many times in the Bible. Two key verses are Genesis 3:24 and Exodus 25:18-22. Even though they don't offer actual descriptions of cherubim, they are important forour thinking about what they do.

Who are the Angels?

Angels Part 1

July 25, 2007

Many people have had experiences that can only be described as encounters with angels. Sometimes they have been helped through danger, while at other times they simply see these beings, beings that do not seem to fit human description, and so they are called angels. But what are angels? And what relationship do they have with the rest of creation and with humanity? What do the Scriptures teach? Does the Tradition of the Church have anything to say about angels? These are the kinds of questions we will be thinking about for the next few weeks in our adult class.