The Seraphim.

The First Hierarchal Sphere

Heavenly Counsellors: (Old Testament)

The Seraphim (singular "Seraph"), mentioned in Isaiah 6:1-7 [1], were considered the highest order of the Hierarchy of Angels.

Hierarchy of Angels - SeraphimSeraphim means "the fiery or burning ones" from the Hebrew root word "sarap" (fiery) and they are the angels of divine fire, love and light.

Seraphim are the closest to God as they serve as the caretakers of God's throne and are continuously singing the "Trisagion" translating to "Holy, Holy, Holy".

It is said that there are four Seraphim surrounding God's throne, where they burn eternally from their love and zeal for God.

It is also said that such a bright light emanate from them that nothing, not even other divine beings, can look upon them.

"Isaiah 6" in the Old Testament speaks of them as "having six wings; two covering the face, two covering the feet, and two were used for flying."

They are associated with the colour of white. Unlike other Seraphim who had six wings, Lucifer (the Fallen Angel) was featured to have twelve wings.