Camp Gagnon EVERY Biblically Accurate Angel Explained
Nov 23, 2025
Dive into the fascinating world of biblical angels! Discover the fiery seraphim, the multi-faced cherubim, and the celestial thrones of Ezekiel's vision. Explore the roles of the dominions and powers within Heaven’s military hierarchy. The discussion also touches on Michael and Gabriel as archangels and the seven from the Book of Enoch. Plus, learn why angels often evoke fear and how they blend into human experiences. Get ready for a cosmic adventure through the divine! It's both enlightening and spine-tingling.
44:09
Christos' 'Angel' Sightings
- Christos jokes he sees 'angels' walking down NYC streets, referring to attractive women as a running gag.
- Mark Gagnon and Christos use light banter to introduce the episode's topic playfully.
Origin Of The Ninefold Angel Hierarchy
- Pseudo-Dionysius organized scattered biblical angel references into a nine-tier hierarchy grouped in three choirs.
- That structure shaped medieval theology, art, and literature like Dante and Aquinas for over a millennium.
Use Pseudo-Dionysius As A Framework
- Study pseudo-Dionysius to connect scattered biblical angel mentions into a coherent hierarchy.
- Use his Celestial Hierarchy as the foundation for medieval and theological understanding.
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Intro
00:00 • 2min
What is Angelology and Its Origins
02:17 • 2min
Pseudo-Dionysius' Threefold Choirs
04:30 • 3min
Seraphim: Burning Six-Winged Beings
07:53 • 1min
Ad break
09:07 • 2min
Cherubim: Four-Faced Throne Guardians
11:12 • 7min
Thrones/Wheels: Ezekiel's Vision Explained
18:07 • 2min
Dominions: Heaven's Administrators
20:21 • 2min
Virtues: Miracle Workers & Shining Ones
22:32 • 2min
Powers: Heaven's Military Forces
24:09 • 2min
Principalities: Angels Over Nations
26:10 • 3min
Archangels: Michael, Gabriel, and Enoch's Seven
29:01 • 4min
Angels as Messengers and Guardians
33:10 • 4min
Why Angels Terrify and Yet Disguise Themselves
36:43 • 2min
Episode Summary: Nine Angel Types Recapped
39:09 • 6min
Outro
44:44 • 2min
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TImestamps:
0:00 Christos’ Daily Angelic Visions
1:28 Origins of Angelology
5:34 The Seraphim ‘Holy Holy Holy’
9:22 The Cherubim + Is Satan a Cherubim?
13:43 The Thrones + Ezekiel's Vision
16:04 The Dominions + Angelic Free Will
18:06 The Virtues + Miracle Works
19:49 The Powers + Heaven’s Military + Fallen Angels
21:51 The Principalities + Angels Over Nations
24:40 Archangels + Book of Enoch’s 7 Angels
28:47 Guardian Angels + Jacob’s Ladder
32:20 ‘Be Not Afraid’ + Humans
34:49 The Full List
36:05 The Scholarly Thoughts#religion #history #podcast #peace #knowledge