Editing Archangel (section)

===Eastern Orthodox===
[[Image:Archangels.JPG|right|thumbnail|''Angelic Council'', [[Eastern Orthodox Church|Orthodox]] [[icon]] of the seven archangels, left to right: [[Jegudiel]], [[Gabriel]], [[Selaphiel]], [[Michael (archangel)|Michael]], [[Uriel]], [[Raphael (angel)|Raphael]], [[Barachiel]]. Beneath the [[mandorla]] of Christ-[[Immanuel|Immanuel (God is with us)]] are representations of [[Cherubim]] (blue) and [[Seraphim]] (red).]]

[[Eastern Orthodox]] [[Sacred Tradition|Tradition]] mentions "thousands of archangels".<ref>[[Anaphora (linguistics)|anaphora]], [[Divine Liturgy]] of [[St. John Chrysostom]]</ref> Only [[Seven Archangels]] are venerated by name.<ref name="ParryMellingBradyGriffith2000"/><ref>[http://www.holy-transfiguration.org/library_en/ang_heavhost.html The World of The Angels] Holy Transfiguration Russian Orthodox Church, Baltimore MD</ref> Three are the same as mentioned in Catholicism; namely Michael, Gabriel, and Raphael.  Uriel is included.  The other three or four are most often named [[Selaphiel]], [[Jegudiel]], [[Barachiel]] and (sometimes) [[Jerahmeel (archangel)|Jeremiel]].<ref name="Ohrid">{{cite web|authorlink=Nicholai Velimirovic|first=Nicholai|last=Velimirovic|url=http://www.westsrbdio.org/prolog/my.html?month=November&day=8&Go.x=13&Go.y=15|title=The Prologue from Ohrid: November 8|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20081207012031/http://www.westsrbdio.org/prolog/my.html?month=November&day=8&Go.x=13&Go.y=15|archive-date=December 7, 2008|website=Western American Diocese}}</ref> The Orthodox Church celebrates the [[Synaxis]] of the Archangel Michael and the Other [[Bodiless Powers]] on [[November 8 (Eastern Orthodox liturgics)|November 8]] of the [[Eastern Orthodox liturgical calendar]] (for those churches which follow the [[Julian Calendar]], November 8 falls on November 21 of the modern [[Gregorian Calendar]]). Other [[feast day]]s of the Archangels include the Synaxis of the Archangel Gabriel on March 26 (April 8) and July 13 (July 26), and the [[Miracle]] of the Archangel Michael at [[Colossae]] on September 6 (September 19). In addition, every Monday throughout the year is dedicated to the Angels, with special mention being made in the church hymns of Michael and Gabriel. In Orthodox [[iconography]], each angel has a symbolic representation:<ref name="Ohrid"/>

* ''[[Michael (archangel)|Michael]]'' in the Hebrew language means "Who is like God?" or "Who is equal to God?" Michael has been depicted from earliest Christian times as a commander, who holds in his right hand a spear with which he attacks [[Lucifer|Lucifer/Satan]], and in his left hand a green palm branch. At the top of the spear, there is a linen ribbon with a red cross. The Archangel Michael is especially considered to be the Guardian of the Orthodox Faith and a fighter against heresies.
* ''[[Gabriel]]'' in Hebrew means "God is my strength" or "Might<!-- OK here: don't correct it--> of God". He is the herald of the mysteries of God, especially the [[Incarnation (Christianity)|Incarnation of God]] and all other mysteries related to it. He is depicted as follows: In his right hand, he holds a lantern with a lighted taper inside, and in his left hand, a mirror of green [[jasper]]. The mirror signifies the wisdom of God as a hidden mystery.
* ''[[Raphael (archangel)|Raphael]]'' is a Hebrew name which means "It is God who heals" or "God Heals".<ref>{{Bibleverse||Tobit|3:17|NAB}}, {{Bibleverse-nb||Tobit|12:15|NAB}}</ref> Raphael is depicted leading [[Tobias and the angel|Tobias]] (who is carrying a fish caught in the [[Tigris]]) with his right hand and holding a physician's [[alabaster jar]] in his left hand.
* ''[[Uriel]]'' in the Hebrew language means "God is my light", or "Light of God" (II Esdras 4:1, 5:20). He is depicted holding a sword in his right hand, and a flame in his left.
* ''[[Sealtiel]]'' means "Intercessor of God". He is depicted with his face and eyes lowered, holding his hands on his bosom in prayer.
* ''[[Jegudiel]]'' means "Glorifier of God". He is depicted bearing a golden wreath in his right hand and a triple-thonged whip in his left hand.
* ''[[Barachiel]]'' means "Blessed by God". He is depicted holding a white rose in his hand against his breast.
* ''[[Jerahmeel (archangel)|Jerahmeel]]'' means "God's exaltation". He is venerated as an inspirer and awakener of exalted thoughts that raise a person toward God ({{Bibleverse|2|Esdras|4:36}}). As an ''eighth'', he is sometimes included as an archangel.