There are nine choirs of angels divided into three hierachies seraphims cherubims and thrones which hierachy are archangels in?

Answer 1

In The Bible, 'archangel' is mentioned in two places:

1. Jude 9: "... Michael the archangel, ..."
2. 1 Thessalonians 4:16: "the voice of the archangel", "the archangel's voice" (KJV, RSV, NEB, ASV, NIV, TLB, TJB, GNB. MNT)

Michael is the chief (arch) angel: "Michael and his angels fought against the dragon (the Devil and Satan)..." Revelation 12:7-9 KJV

Elsewhere the Bible speaks of the cherubim (cherubs), the seraphim (seraphs), and of unclassified angels (Hebrew malakhim; Greek ag′gelos) e.g. Gen 3:24, Genesis 16:7, Isaiah 6:2.

So there appears to be one chief angel, i.e. 'the archangel', plus seraphim, plus cherubim, plus other angels.

HOW MANY ANGELS, AND WHAT DO THEY DO?

There are innumerable angelic entities. (Daniel 7:9; Hebrews 12:22) They are are often organised into special groups and are given special duties (e.g. Matthew 26:53; Psalm 91:11).

Some are seen round about the throne in heaven. (Revelation 4:1,2; 5:11; 7:11)

Seven are seen standing before God and blowing trumpets (Rev 8:2), another offers incense (Rev 8:3), another flys though mid-heaven with a declaration (Rev 8:13), another four angels have a special task (Rev 9:15).

Angels also have many other duties.

They also sing praises to God (Job 38:7; Luke 2:13-15)

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In Catholic theology there are nine choirs of angels divided into three hierarchies:

First Hierarchy:

1. Seraphim
2. Cherubim
3. Thrones

Second Hierarchy:

1. Dominions
2. Virtues
3. Powers

Third Hierarchy:

1. Principalities
2. Archangels
3. Angels

For more information, see Bible references above and Related links below.