Uriel
Uriel · Archangel — Light of God, Angel of Wisdom and Repentance
Archangel of Jewish apocryphal literature. His name means 'Light of God' (Uri-el). He illuminates the divine light to dispel ignorance and guide souls to wisdom and repentance. In the Book of Enoch and Book of Esdras he interprets divine mysteries to mortals, and he is also the angel who guards the eastern gate of Eden with a flaming sword.
Origin
One of the seven archangels named in Jewish apocalyptic literature (Enoch, Esdras). In Enoch he warns Noah of the great flood; in Esdras he teaches the seer Ezra of God's providence. Although excluded from the Catholic canon, he is honored in Eastern Orthodoxy and Christian esoteric traditions.
Features
- Flaming sword or torch in hand
- Unrolled scroll of wisdom
- Golden or crimson robes
- Bright flame upon his brow or palm
Stories
Invoked in prayers seeking wisdom, understanding, repentance, and insight into the end times. Patron of scholars, teachers, and literacy; as guardian of Eden he symbolizes spiritual protection.
Related
Seraphim
Seraphim · Highest Order of the Nine Angelic Choirs — The Burning Ones Around God
Asmodeus
Asmodeus · Prince of Lust — Demon Who Destroys Marriages
Michael
Michael · Archangel — Captain of the Heavenly Host, Vanquisher of Satan
Raphael
Raphael · Archangel — Angel of Healing and Guide of Travelers
Metatron
Metatron · Scribe of Heaven — Voice of God and Recorder of Divine Acts
Azrael
Azrael · Angel of Death — Reaper of Souls
Cherubim
Cherubim · Second of the Nine Angelic Choirs — Guardians of Divine Wisdom and the Throne
Ophanim
Ophanim · Third of the Nine Angelic Choirs — Wheels of God, Throne of Justice
Gabriel
Gabriel · Archangel — Messenger of God, Bearer of the Annunciation
Sandalphon
Sandalphon · Angel of Prayer — Bearer of Mortal Prayers to God
Lucifer
Lucifer · Bearer of Light — Fallen Archangel, Prince of Pride
Satan
Satan · The Adversary — Prince of Wrath, Accuser of Humanity