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Hierarchy of angels
Belief that angels are ordered according to rank / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
In the angelology of different religions, a hierarchy of angels is a ranking system of angels. The higher ranking angels have greater power and authority than lower ones, and different ranks have differences in appearance, such as varying numbers of wings or faces.
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