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Preferred term

Celestial hierarchy  

Definition

  • Hierarchy of angels based on interpretations of various scriptural references; ranked from those nearest to God into nine orders: Seraphim, Cherubim, Thrones; Dominions, Virtues, Powers; Principalities, Archangels, Angels [Web III]

Entry terms

  • Angelic choirs
  • Angelic hierarchy
  • Angels, choirs of
  • Choirs of angels
  • Hierarchy of angels
  • Nine choirs of angels
  • Orders of angels

Notation

  • 119586

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URI

http://data.loterre.fr/ark:/67375/JLC-W9SMZ1BC-Q

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