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The Powers Choir

The Powers AngelsHierarchy: Second Angelic Triad
Order/Choir: Sixth Choir
Classified: Powers
Origin of Name: 
Alternate Name(s): Dynamis, Potentates, Authorities, Potestas, Exousia
Reports to: 
Powers Angels: Camael (a.k.a. Chamuel), Gabriel, Lucifer, Raphael, Verchiel (a.k.a. Varchiel)

  

 

Chronicle

Physical Appearance:

  • The Powers are described as "warlike and fierce"

Symbolized By:

  • The colors of green and gold
  • Powers carry a flaming sword

Primary Role(s):

  • The Powers, as described by Dionysius, are charged with the task of defeating the efforts of demons whose goal is to overthrow the world
  • The Powers defend of the Cosmos against all evil
  • The Powers are the guardians of all paths between Heaven and Earth
  • Powers assist the soul in overcoming temptation and evil thoughts
  • Powers are recognized as special "Warrior Angels" against evil
  • The Powers watch over of those who govern countries, cities, congregations, and agencies and will come to their assistance
  • A main purpose of the Powers is to constantly guard against any intrusion into Heaven or Earth by Hell's Legions
  • The Powers are the "Angel military"
  • The Powers are the bearers of conscience
  • The Powers are the keepers of history
  • Powers serve as advisers and policy planners
  • Powers specialize in reducing formulated ideologies into written documents and doctrines
  • The Powers oversee the distribution of power among mankind

Noted For:

  • Powers are vigilant against evil
  • The Powers are tireless defenders of goodness
  • Powers are so intelligent they can detect schemes and tricks before they happen
  • The Powers will send warnings to us when others seek to hurt us
  • Powers speak only in silence
  • The Powers are said to be the first groups of angels created by God on the second day of all creation
  • It is said that, during the War in Heaven, the greatest number of Angels fell from the Powers order
  • The Powers are said to have power over Satan
  • The Powers consist of the lower Angel and Archangel class who have joined the "Angel military"
  • The Powers are academically driven and concerned with ideology, philosophy, theology, religion, and the records that pertain to those studies
  • The Powers are "Warrior Angels" created to be completely loyal to God
  • The Powers are said to be the only order created after the fall
  • Some believe that no Powers Angel has ever fallen from Grace while others believe that some had fallen
  • Some believe that the Devil was the Chief of the Powers before he Fell
  • The Powers appear to collaborate, in power and authority with the Principalities

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