Uriel - acts as one of the archangels, the highest angelic beings of the heavenly office. The latter is very extensive and each of its members is assigned certain functions that others do not have.
What is the Archangel Uriel responsible for, what is said about him in the Bible, how is he depicted in images? If you are interested in such questions, then be sure to read the material below. Everything will become clear from it.
Uriel the angel - who is he?
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Uriel (or otherwise Uriel) belongs to the seven highest angelic beings close to the Creator. Translated from the ancient Hebrew language, his name means “Fire of God” or “Light of God.”
Uriel is responsible for educating people . He gives sudden insights, actively pushes atheists, ignoramuses towards spiritual life - all those who are used to thinking of themselves only as a physical body and do not believe that they have an immortal soul.
The angel also controls the behavior of sinners: he inspires them with thoughts of repentance and awakens their conscience. Uriel will also come to the aid of that person who is lost on the road of life, is at a loss, not understanding where to move next (after all, everyone sometimes has such conditions).
The sacred Christian texts say that it was the archangel Uriel who was entrusted by the Lord with the protection of paradise after the fall of the first people - Adam and Eve and their expulsion from the Garden of Eden. Uriel is also the patron saint of scientists, all those who are in one way or another connected with the transfer of knowledge.
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Also, according to legend, the enlightening angel will play a big role specifically for Russia.
There is a prophecy according to which a red (or fiery) army will be formed from spiritual people who want to revive the Russian lands. The soldiers will carry banners with images of red crosses. But you shouldn’t connect the Red Army with the USSR, because this is not about it at all.
It is believed that the day will come when Orthodox people will rise at the call of Uriel to accomplish the most important mission for the whole world. It is interesting that the famous Bulgarian clairvoyant Vanga also spoke very optimistically about Russia and the Russian people. The woman foresaw that the salvation of the world lay behind the Russian people.
On a note! Archangel Uriel has been highly respected by people since the Middle Ages. So the alchemists considered him their patron, Prince Yaroslav the Wise prayed to him, and the Rurikovichs believed that this heavenly warrior protected their princely family.
Middle angelic hierarchy
Dominance. They rule over all subsequent ranks and instruct God’s earthly anointed ones in wise governance. The highest level of the middle hierarchy teaches you to control your own feelings, tame passions and lusts, enslave the flesh of spirituality, dominate the will and destroy temptations.
Strength. They fulfill the Lord's will and are capable of performing miracles. The forces send the grace of clairvoyance and miracle-working to God’s saints, help the Orthodox to carry out obedience, and bestow strength of spirit, courage, and patience.
Authorities. They tame the devil's power, ward off temptations from people, protect and strengthen the ascetics of God. People gain strength in the fight against evil and wicked thoughts.
Bible Information
Let us now turn to the Holy Scriptures - what do we know about the divine enlightener of lost souls? Let us immediately note that the Bible itself does not say a word about him, but Uriel is repeatedly mentioned in apocryphal texts.
For example, we find extensive information about him in the 3rd book of Ezra. According to it, Uriel was sent by the Lord to Ezra to explain to him all the intricacies of the structure of the world and spiritual life. And in the same apocrypha we find information about the function of the archangel to guard the gates to Eden after the first people violated God’s request.
Superficially, but the name of this entity is mentioned in the books of Enoch. There, in addition to the already known information about the educational duties of the angel, he is associated with natural manifestations - lightning, thunder, earthquakes, and also with justice.
And from the “Revelations of Amadeus of Portugal,” written in the 15th century by a Catholic monk, we learn about the existence of the religious cult of Uriel.
True, he was far from the only one - there were also cults of other divine helpers (archangels Raphael, Michael, Gabriel and others). But for some reason, representatives of Catholicism were especially respectful of this angel.
Law of Attraction
People are increasingly convinced that like attracts like. Therefore, if we consider a person from the point of view of energy, then what quality it is in him (at the moment), he attracts the same people (with similar energy) into his life. High quality attracts love, happiness, joy, understanding, unity, and prosperity into life. And vice versa.
Currently on Earth, the bulk of people are those who have not yet completely overcome low energy within themselves. Because when this happens, they will physically not be able to stay here, but will immediately move on to live in a world of higher vibrations.
But already now there are people who have overcome the darkness within themselves and are completely tuned in to the light, who see life through the eyes of the Lord. In fact, this is a great internal work - to be able to constantly live in true joy, happiness, beauty, love. These people help others in purifying themselves and improving themselves.
They live on Earth, among the majority, but they themselves are no longer from this world. The purity and liveliness of their energies, the beauty of the soul attracts only the best to them: magic, sincere love, devoted friendship, well-being, the highest skill.
It is natural to see such radiant inhabitants of the Earth among doctors (including alternative medicine), teachers, and people of art. They, like torches of God’s love, lead the masses.
And it is through such people that Angels, including Archangel Uriel, communicate with our planet. Source: www.nastroy.net
Archangel Uriel icon - what it depicts
In Christianity, there are a large number of iconographic faces of Uriel. He can be depicted either as a disembodied spirit, or (more often) as a young guy or a man of attractive appearance. His characteristic attribute on the icons is the sword, which the angel holds in his right hand. And tongues of divine flame emanate from the left hand.
In addition to images, you can often find wall paintings with the face of an archangel. So we find it in the Church of the Ascension of the Lord, in the Church of the Pope (Moscow), in Pavlovsky Posad and the Church of Seraphim of Sarov (Anapa). This once again confirms the great importance of this saint for adherents of Christianity.
Interesting! The face of Uriel, together with the face of another archangel - Michael, is found on the canvas “Vengeance and Justice”, written by Proudhon. The original painting is kept in the Louvre Museum.
Highest angelic hierarchy
In the Orthodox Church, the Arkhangelsk ranks are divided into three types. Each hierarchy - higher, middle, lower - is represented by three ranks. The highest are the Orthodox archangels Seraphim, Cherubim and Thrones. The closest to the Holy Trinity are the “six-winged” fiery Seraphim. They burn with love for the Lord and encourage others to do the same. After them, close ones are the Cherubim, through whom the light of knowledge of God, enlightenment and understanding shines. The Cherubim are followed by Thrones, incomprehensibly and mysteriously bearing God. They serve to ensure that the Lord's justice is carried out.
Archangel Uriel: what does he help people with?
We have figured out what Uriel the Archangel is responsible for, now let's talk about situations in which the enlightener can help believers. They are related to the area of his responsibility – first of all, science. The divine messenger is considered the patron of:
- scientific staff;
- teachers;
- university teachers;
- school and university students.
All of them can pray to Uriel for easy mastery of difficult material, successful passing of an exam, and in other similar situations. But the most important condition is to have a pure heart and the same intentions, not to wish harm to anyone.
In addition, the angel is associated with creativity and inspiration. Representatives of the relevant professions offer prayers to him when they are faced with a creative crisis; the Muse does not visit them for a long time. Uriel sends them the necessary spark, gives them new ideas.
It is especially associated with literature, so poets and writers can safely turn to the celestial for help. Prayer to the angel will also be useful if you have to compose an important text - be it a school essay, a term paper or dissertation, or a speech for a public speech.
Of course, Uriel will not ignore the prayers of Russian believers, because he is the patron and protector of this state. It is best to use it to resolve issues related to religion, helping the world, and charity.
As encrypted in the very name of the archangel, his task is to bring divine light and guide people on the right path in life . Therefore, they often pray to him if a person is in a difficult situation and does not know what to do correctly. Moreover, you can ask not only for yourself, but also for your loved ones.
An appeal to the archangel is also indicated in cases of serious psychological disorders - depression, suicidal tendencies, melancholy, and an oppressive feeling of loneliness. Uriel will fill the soul of the suffering person with peace and harmony, and will resurrect in him the joy of life.
Pray to him even when you want to protect yourself from untruths and recognize lies in time. He will show the situation in its true light and help you get out of it with the least losses. It will also teach you how to cope with life’s crises and open your heart, filling it with love for God and people.
Mental, Emotional, Spiritual Healing from Prayer
Archangel Uriel performs great miracles. Prayer addressed to him gives strength to love, gives vitality, courage, endurance in relation to troubles. A person who believes and prays gains the desire to live, and the feeling of fear that oppresses his soul will disappear.
Archangel Uriel helps people find harmony with the divine and brings it to the whole world. Daily life with prayer acquires a special spirituality.
Prayer to Archangel Uriel on Thursday
There are many canonical texts of appeal to the described saint. One of them is traditionally read on the fourth day of the week; you will find its text in the video at the end of the article. Thanks to the prayer service, the believer will feel a surge of energy, his emotional well-being will improve, and he will have the strength to fulfill all his plans.
Prayers are also offered to Uriel for the purpose of protection from the forces of darkness, when a person cannot independently resist demonic entities. After all, demons and demons have been trying to tempt people since ancient times, sending sinful thoughts into their minds, pushing them to unseemly deeds, and developing vices.
Having prayed to the archangel, your thoughts will be illuminated with light and cleansed of negativity. There are known cases where prayers to Uriel helped those possessed who saw or heard the voices of evil spirits.
Reiki practices
In this practice, they often resort to communication, accepting help from Archangels and Angels for spiritual growth and mental cleansing.
Uriel is in a special place here, because he is able to provide support in mental healing, in solving the most difficult problems in kind ways.
Supporters of this teaching call on Uriel to gain balance and tranquility in order to improve their inner world. At the same time, the Angel helps in the fight against such negative emotions as anger, fear, rage. Not only gives hope, the Archangel also helps in achieving cherished desires. You can ask him for material benefits, increased financial profits, and in case of conflicts, to resolve them peacefully.
Reiki practitioners often use the following prayer:
