Orthodox icon of the Feast of the Archangels

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November 8th
Synaxis of the Holy Archangels Michael, Gabriel, Raphael & all the Bodiless Powers
Troparion (Tone 1)
Let us praise Cherubim, Seraphim, Thrones, Powers, Authorities and Principalities, Dominions, Archangels and Angels for they are the Bodiless ministers of the Unoriginate Trinity and revealers of incomprehensible mysteries. Glory to Him Who has given you being; glory to Him Who has given you light; glory to Him Who is praised by you in thrice-holy hymns.

Archangels comprise only one of the ranks of angels. We believe there are thousands of Archangels. The Orthodox Church recognizes the eight of these whose descriptive titles we know as the "core" of this group. Of these, Michael, Gabriel and Raphael are to these eight as Peter, James and John are to the Apostles. "Michael, Gabriel and Raphael" are descriptive titles as their names are too terrible for men to know. Here, these three give honor to Jesus Christ and reveal Him to mankind.

This Icon is by the hand of Arlene Tilghman.

Order #ati-08