Seraphim ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ A seraph (pl. seraphim ( /ˈsɛr.ə.fɪm/[1]); Hebrew: שְׂרָפִים śərāfîm, singular שָׂרָף śārāf; Latin: seraphi[m], singular seraph[us]; Greek: σεραφείμ) is a type of celestial or heavenly being in the Abrahamic religions. Seraphim means "burning ones". They are so bright that no one look upon them, including other angels. It is said that whoever lays eyes on a Seraph, he would instantly be incinerated due to the immense brightness of the Seraph. An alternate translation, "fiery serpent" likely comes from burning sensation of venom, and are mentioned in conjunction with cherubs as the heavenly creatures standing nearest to the throne of God. They are described as very tall, with six wings; two covering the face, two covering the body, and two for flying, according to Isaiah 6; and four heads, one for of the cardinal directions. Purposefully, they worship God and call attention to His majesty. They continuously shout, "Holy, holy, holy is the Lord of hosts. All the earth is filled with His Glory," which is called the Trisagion in the Greek Orthodox Church. There are four seraphim princes that stand by the throne of God. One seraph named Seraphiel, is said to have the head of an eagle. Lucifer may also have been a seraph before his fall.
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