A Seraphim is a ranking amongst angels. They're one of the 6-winged angels standing in the presence of God.
Here's the breakdown from a definition of the Celestial Hierarchy from Merrian Webster to give you an idea of the ranking system;
"a traditional hierarchy of angels ranked from lowest to highest into the following nine orders: angels, archangels, principalities, powers, virtues, dominions, thrones, cherubim, and seraphim".
Scriptural support:
According to The Bible, there are four different kinds of spirit creatures:
Angels(Psalm 91:11), Cherubim(Genesis 3:24), Seraphim(Isaiah 6:6) and the Archangel(Jude 9- of which there is only ONE, meaning 'chief angel').
The word 'Cherubim' is the plural for 'Cherub'(also called 'cherubs').
...same with 'seraphim' and seraphs....
Christian experience:
According to the Bible, God's divine attributes are righteousness, holiness, and glory. Righteousness is the foundation of His throne; holiness is He, Himself (only God is holy), and glory is God expressed in His divine attributes of light, love, etc. Cherubs guard God's glory Gen. 3:24), Seraphim bear God's holiness (Isaiah 6:2). According to the book of Hebrews in the New Testament, angels are "ministering spirits" who minister to us (Christians) who inherit salvation.
Christ is God come in the flesh to minister Himself as the life-giving spirit into us as our righteousness, holiness and glory. . . therefore once regenerated by the Spirit, in our Christian experience we can live Christ and become the expression of our Father God, who demands "be holy even as I am holy." As Jesus said to Philip, "he who has seen me has seen the Father".
Seraphim and Cherubim are two types of angels in the first sphere of angels. Seraphim are the highest class while cherubim are second highest. Seraphim have six wings and watch God's throne. Cherubim possess the Divine Wisdom.
A cherub is a person with an innocent face. The Hebrew-style plural of cherub is "cherubim" - "cherubim and seraphim".
Seraphim, Cherubim, and Nephilim.
It is Allegri's Miserere
Host. A host of angels / cherubim. The word "host" can apply for any level or rank of angel, be it angel, archangel, seraphim or cherubim.
Moses Orimolade, the founder of the Eternal Sacred Order of the Cherubim and Seraphim, is buried in the church's headquarters in Lagos, Nigeria. His tomb is located at the Cherubim and Seraphim Movement Church, which serves as a significant site for his followers and the church community.
If you read the discussion of the Cherubim and Seraphim you will understand the link. Is 6:6 discusses the Seraphim flying.
Cherubim appear to have been the Hebrew adaptation of a Sumerian image. Evidence in the bible indcates that they were perceived as sphinx-like creatures with human heads, the bodies of lions and two wings. The Ark of the Covenant was lavishly built with a golden mercy seat flanked by two golden cherubim.Described in Isaiah 6:2, seraphim were said to be part of God's retinue and it seems they were creatures of fire (seraph means 'burn'), with six wings.Scriptures written later than Isaiah tended to describe anthropomorphic angels with human characteristics.
The Cherubim and Seraphim Church is a Christian denomination that originated in Nigeria in the early 20th century. It combines elements of the Anglican and Methodist faiths with African cultural practices. The church places emphasis on spiritual healing, deliverance, and the manifestation of spiritual gifts.
Cherub is the singular form. Cherubs is the plural form and Cherubim I believe is the collective whole!! E.G: The Human walked on the Moon, The Humans' walked on the Moon, The Human Beings walked on the Moon.
The Choirs in Christianity are as follows (from highest to lowest):First Sphere* Seraphim * Cherubim * Thrones Second Sphere* Dominions * Virtues * Powers Third Sphere* Principalities * Archangels * Angels In the Hebrew tradition, they are:* Chayot Ha Kadesh * Ophanim * Erelim * Hashmallim * Seraphim * Malakhim * Elohim * Bene Elohim * Cherubim * Ishim
The core function of the Cherubim and the Seraphim in religious texts, particularly in Judeo-Christian traditions, revolves around their roles as celestial beings that serve God. Cherubim are often depicted as guardians of divine presence and knowledge, frequently associated with the protection of sacred spaces, such as the Garden of Eden. Seraphim, on the other hand, are typically portrayed as beings of light and fire, whose primary role is to worship and glorify God, often depicted as surrounding His throne and proclaiming His holiness. Together, they embody aspects of divine majesty and serve to facilitate the relationship between the divine and humanity.
They were the 7 Bishops that presided over the Churches there. angel means messenger and can be used for people as well as Cherubim, Seraphim, etc.,