Choirs of Angels

 

Tradition tells us that there are nine levels or choirs of angels.

aseraphim,

cherubim,

thrones,

dominions,

virtues,

powers,

principalities,

archangels,

angels

There is no firm set teaching that explains "who, what, why", etc. about angels, but traditions, personal revelations, and writings have put down some understandings.  They are different with different abilities, like we humans.  They aren't different races but rather different species, according to Thomas Aquinas.  

The angels are put in choirs like musical choirs because they do sing praises to God just by loving Him.  Love is praise, is it not?  When I get to heaven, I want to see and understand these angels.  Can you imagine? 

St. Paul when teaching to the Corinthians (1 Cor. 6: 3) told the people that they ought to be able to settle disputes within the community because when they die they will judge the angels.  Curious affirmation, is it not?  I can't wait to see what that's about!