GUARDIAN ANGLES Name Day for those whose names are taken from....... On November 8 in the Holy Orthodox Church we celebrate the Syn axis of the Supreme Commanders Michael, Gabriel and Raphael, and of the other bodiless and heavenly orders, the Seraphim, Cherubim, Thrones, Dominions, Powers, Authorities, Principalities, Archangels and Angels. The eighth day of the month was chosen for the Syn axis of all the Bodiless Powers of Heaven since the Day of the Dread Last Judgment is called the Eighth Day by the holy Fathers. After the end of this age (characterized by its seven days of Creation) will come the Eighth Day, and then “the Son of Man shall come in His Glory and all the holy Angels with Him” (Mt. 25:31). On icons the Archangels are depicted in according to the character of their service; Michael tramples the devil underfoot, and in his left hand holds a green date-tree branch, and in his right hand a spear with a white banner (or sometimes a fiery sword), on which is outlined a scarlet cross. Gabriel with a branch from Paradise, presented by him to the Most Holy Virgin, or with a shining lantern in his right hand and with a mirror made of jasper in his left. Raphael holds a vessel with healing medications in his left hand, and with his right hand leads Tobias, carrying a fish for healing (Tobit 5-8). Uriel in his raised right hand holds a naked sword at the level of his chest, and in his lowered left hand “a fiery flame.” Selaphiel in a prayerful posture, gazing downwards, hands folded on the chest. Jehudiel holds a golden crown in his right hand, in his left, a whip of three red (or black) thongs. Barachiel is shown with a white rose on his breast. Jeremiel holds balance-scales in his hand. Each person has a guardian angel, and every nation also receives its own guardian angel from God. When a church is consecrated, it also receives a guardian angel. Churches of the archangels Gabriel and Michael in Balcony Zakynthoshos: Located in each church there are icons of fabulous art, well worth a visit. 1. Commander of Paspaliari in the city. The images of the church are preserved in the Museum of Zakynthos. 2. Commander of Foskardi, Kalamaki. 3. Archangels in Katastari. 4. Commander in Argassi. 5. Archangels, in Plano. 6. Archangels in Achiga located in Upper Volimes. 7. Commander, box Arrigo, Bochali. Several of the images are of the church Chrisopigi. 8. Commander in Rouveri located at Belushi. 9. Commander in Skoulikado. 10. Commander of loading in Mesino Gerakarion. 11. Commander of Motsenigos in Romiri. 12. Commander of Manousou Akrotiri. 13. Commander in Small Galaro. 14. Commander, Maries. 15. Commander, on paper, the Monastery Anafonitria. 16. Commander in tragaki. 17. Archangels in Orthonies. 18. Dedicated to the Archangel Michael and was the church of Episkopiani, the River, in the town of Zakynthos 19. Archangels in Banat. Chapel dedicated to Saint Nicholas. Happy Name day to those who are celebrating..... Χρόνια Πολλά
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