What are the 9 different types of angels?

Answer 1

In the 5th Century CE, Dionysius, a Middle Eastern Scholar, studied Angels in the Scriptures and other non-biblical sources. He concluded there were nine ranks, classes, or choirs of angels which were divided three spheres of the celestial world. The first sphere contained Seraphim, Cherubim and Thrones. The 2nd Sphere contained Dominions, Virtues, and Powers. The 3rd Sphere held Principalities, Archangels, and Angels. A description of each rank of angels is below from ascending order:

SERAPHIM- Referred to as "the burning ones" because they are closest to God and radiate Pure Light. These are the Angels who constantly sing God's praise, and whose duty it is to regulate the heavens. (Lucifer is said to have been one of the Seraphim who had outshone all the others until he became the head of the fallen angels).

CHERUBIM - Guardians of the gates of Eden. Originally they were depicted as the bearers of God's Throne, as the charioteers, and as powerful beings with four wings and four faces. However, in modern times, Cherubim have evolved into chubby babies with wings.

THRONES - Called the 'many eyed ones,' they have the duty of carrying out God's decisions. They are often represented as fiery wheels.

DOMINIONS- Their job is to regulate the duties of the other Angels and ensure that God's wishes are carried out.

VIRTUES- The Angels of Grace who bring God's blessings to Earth, usually in the form of miracles. Known as the 'brilliant' or "shinning' ones, they are associated with acts of heroism and bring courage when needed.

POWERS - Their job is to prevent the 'fallen angels' from taking over the world and keeping the Universe in balance. They are also seen as the Angels of birth and death.

PRINCIPALITIES- The Guardian Angels of cities, nations and rulers, and guards against the invasion of evil angels.

ARCHANGELS - Probably the best known of all Angels, they carry God's most important messages to humans. They also command God's 'armies' of Angels in the constant battle with the "sons of darkness."

ANGELS - These are the Celestial Beings closest to humans. They act as intermediaries between the Almighty and humanity. Often called our "Guardian Angels."

Answer 2

I am not sure what you mean by nine orders of angels. I have included these passages regarding the responsibilty of seven angels prior to the Lords comming.

Q. What are we to understand by the sounding of the trumpets, mentioned in the 8th chapter of Revelation?

A. We are to understand that as God made the world in six days, and on the seventh day he finished his work, and sanctified it, and also formed man out of the dust of the earth, even so, in the beginning of the seventh thousand years will the Lord God sanctify the earth, and complete the salvation of man, and judge all things, and shall redeem all things, except that which he hath not put into his power, when he shall have sealed all things, unto the end of all things; and the sounding of the trumpets of the seven angels are the preparing and finishing of his work, in the beginning of the seventh thousand years-the preparing of the way before the time of his coming.

Q. When are the things to be accomplished, which are written in the 9th chapter of Revelation?

A. They are to be accomplished after the opening of the seventh seal, before the coming of Christ.

This may not be what you are looking for but I hope the reading will be interesting.

Maybe this will help (from Wikipedia). According to most historical sources, the nine orders of Angels is as follows:

1. SERAPHIM
2. CHERABIM
3. THRONES
4. DOMINIONS
5. VIRTUES
6. POWERS
7. PRINCIPALITIES
8. ARCHANGELS
9. ANGELS

Hope this helps.

Answer 3

They are sometimes divided into 3 "spheres" or hierarchies, otherwise numbered as shown:

(1)Seraphim, (2)Cherubim, (3)Thrones or Ophanim

(4)Dominions, (5)Virtues, (6)Powers or Authorities

(7)Principalities or Rulers, (8) Archangels and (9) Angels

Answer 4

The 9 divisions of angels are seraphim, cherubim, thrones, powers, princedoms, dominions, virtues, angels, and archangels.