The word Angel is derived from the Greek word for Messenger and the halo represents virtue and innocence. The wings represent an Angel's role as a messenger travelling between Heaven and Earth. Originally Angels were not depicted with wings and the earliest example of a winged Angel in art is in a 5th century mosaic in the church of St.Prudencia in Rome. Angels in biblical and ancient non-biblical Jewish and Christian texts are portrayed as spiritual being, superior to humans in both power and knowledge
In Angelology there are nine choirs of angels divided into three groups of ranks and spheres.
1st Rank, Seraphim, Cherubim and Thrones.
These Angels are entirely turned towards God.
2nd Rank, Dominions, Powers and Authorities.
These Angels know God through there concern for the cosmos.
3rd Rank, Principalities, Archangels and Angels.
These Angels oversee nations, are involved with human beings and know God through his creation.
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