Archangel
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Archangels are the second-lowest rank of angel in the hierarchy of angels, based on and put forward by Pseudo-Dionysius the Areopagite in the 5th or 6th century in his book De Coelesti Hierarchia.
Guido Reni's Archangel Michael Trampling Lucifer, 1636
The four archangels, mosaics at St John's Church, Warminster
Jacob Wrestling with the Angel by Gustave Doré, 1885
Michele Tosini, Archangels Raphael, Michael and Gabriel, showing their attributes in Catholic art
Uriel
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Uriel, Auriel or Oriel is the name of one of the archangels who is mentioned in Rabbinic tradition and in certain Christian traditions.
Mosaic of St. Uriel by James Powell and Sons, at St John's Church, Warminster
Uriel, right, in the Virgin of the Rocks (Louvre version) by Leonardo da Vinci, 1483–1486
A rare medieval stained-glass panel depicting the Archangel Uriel with Esdras. St Michael and All Angels Church, Kingsland, Herefordshire.
The Angelic council, Eastern Orthodox icon of the Seven Archangels. From left to right: Jehudiel, Gabriel, Selatiel, Michael, Uriel, Raphael, and Barachiel. Beneath the mandorla of Christ Emmanuel are representations of cherubim (blue) and seraphim (red).