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The First Triad
Seraphim

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The First Triad are the Seraphim's. The seraphim are the highest order of angels – 10 foot tall and bullet proof doesn’t even begin to describe these magnificent beings! It is said that whoever lays eyes on a Seraph, would instantly be incinerated due to the immense brightness of the Seraph. They are in the direct presence of God. In Isaiah chapter 6, the description reveals that seraphim have six wings, a face, feet, hands, can fly and speak, and are stationed at God’s throne.
A few of the Seraphim are -
Metatron - According to one school of thought, Enoch - Enoch was a scribe and prophet who allegedly lived from 3284-3017 B. C. -was taken by God and transformed into Metatron. Metatron is said to be the Angel of Children and Messengers. Metatron oversees unity, education and truth and children's issues. He also helps to assist you in owning your own power. Patron Angel of Children. Gabriel - Archangel Gabriel is Messenger of God and one of the angels mentioned by name in the Bible. According to legend, it is Gabriel who will blow the horn announcing the second coming of Christ. Gabriel is said to be the angel that brings man the gift of hope. Patron Angel of all who work in the field of comunications, postal workers and the clergy.
And two more that many may not know are/were of the highest order of angels –
Lucifer - The name "Lucifer" means "Light Giver" or "Light Bearer".Contrary to popular belief, Satan and Lucifer are two separate fallen angels. His banishment was because of his complete egotism and pure malice -- his sin, pride. This then indicates that Lucifer, not Satan was indeed the first angel to have sinned.
Satan - Before his fall, it's believed that he was one of the Ruling Prince's of the Celestial Orders (specifically Seraphim, Cherubim, Powers, and Archangels), chief of the Seraphim and Head of the Order of Virtues.
"I always see these magnificent creatures as balls of flames, I have never seen the wings, I think I am so overawed at their strength I can’t see anything at all! The feeling they install is one of greatness and humility all at once. Their message is –‘To serve humanity as the greatness and perfection that you truly are, which is that of god, is to truly be in alignment of all there is, and all there is, is light.’ To be in the presence of the Seraphim is to be in direct contact with the light that shines in us all- unified" - Leighann

Cherubim

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The Ark of the Covenant has 2 Cherubim Angels on the lid guarding its contents
The Second Group of Angels in The First Triad are the Cherubim. Winged creatures who support the Throne of God, or act as guardian spirits. They appear in the Bible (the book of Ezekiel) as bearing the throne and chariot of God, and hence later conceived as a type of angels. They are also mentioned in Genesis 3:24 as guardians (or protectors) of the Garden of Eden. They were placed at the gates of the Garden to prevent humans from re-entering and thus gaining access to the Tree of Life. They are usually depicted as angels with four wings and four faces (human, lion, bull and eagle). Artists in later times made them appear as the chubby, rosy-faced, winged infants of which they are known today. They are usually clothed in blue, while the seraphim are clothed in red.
"The cherubim are busy angels helping pass down the wisdom of the divine to the essence of the human in search of or need for enlightenment. In these days of mass enlightenment their job is very important indeed. Their message is 'Do not fight the progress that is already happening inside of you, the wisdom you are trying to collect is already yours"-Leighann

Thrones
CherubimThey are the third most powerful. Thrones are the fastest of the angels and are often depicted as wheel-like beings with many eyes. They are therefore called 'Great Wheels' and 'Many Eyed Ones'. Their leader is said to be Raphael. – Raphael's name means 'God heals' or 'God has healed'
"Thrones have great power which can often be felt on the earthly realms. Quite often the prickles on your neck are a direct result of direct connection with these magnificent entities. When you feel these entities you know that ‘Thy will must be done’, and it will be carried out by you! Their message is to the masses ‘As a collective you are an individual and as an individual it is your duty to bear duty to your fellow man" - Leighann

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