Angelic stations

 The hierarchy of angels varies across different religions, and each tradition has its own classification and understanding of angelic beings. Here is a detailed explanation of the hierarchy of angels in Abrahamic religions:

Judaism:

1. Chayot Ha Kodesh

• Notes: Described in Ezekiel 1 and Ezekiel 10.

2. Ophanim

• Notes: Described in Ezekiel 1 and Ezekiel 10.

3. Erelim

• Notes: Described in Isaiah 33:7.

4. Hashmallim

• Notes: Described in Ezekiel 1:4.

5. Seraphim

• Notes: Described in Isaiah 6.

6. Malakim

• Notes: Messengers or angels.

7. Elohim

• Notes: Godly beings.

8. Bene Elohim

• Notes: Sons of God.

9. Cherubim

• Notes: Described in Hagigah 13b.

10. Ishim

• Notes: Manlike beings, described in Genesis 18:2 and Daniel 10:5.

Christianity:

Highest Orders:

1. Seraphim
2. Cherubim
3. Ophanim (Thrones)

Middle Orders:

4. Dominions
5. Virtues
6. Powers

Lowest Orders:

7. Principalities
8. Archangels
9. Angels

Christianity (Alternative View from Middle Ages):

• Hierarchies, Spheres, or Triads of Angels: Pseudo-Dionysius and Saint Thomas Aquinas proposed three Hierarchies with each Hierarchy containing three Orders or Choirs.
• Nine Offices Summarized by Saint Bonaventure: Announcing, declaring, leading, regulating, enforcing, commanding, receiving, revealing, and anointing.

Islam:

• There is no standard hierarchical organization in Islam comparable to Christian choirs or spheres.
• Some scholars suggest grouping Islamic angels into fourteen categories, with higher orders considered archangels.
• Fakhr al-Din al-Razi's Division:
  1. Hamalat al-'Arsh: Comparable to Christian Seraphim.
  2. Muqarrabun (Cherubim): Surround the throne, praising God.
  3. Archangels: Include Jibrāʾīl, Mīkhā'īl, Isrāfīl, and 'Azrā'īl.
  4. Angels of Heaven, Angels of Hell, Guardian Angels, Angels Recording Actions, Angels of the World's Affairs.

Zoroastrianism:

• Informal angelic hierarchy with beings called yazatas having key positions in the day-name dedications on the Zoroastrian calendar.
• Segregated into ameshaspentas, yazatas, and minoos.

It's important to note that interpretations and classifications might vary within each religious tradition, and the descriptions provided here are general summaries.