Character History
Archangel Uriel is a patron of those people who devoted their lives to science. The main mission of this saint is to show that the soul is primary, and the body is secondary. Urielu is treated with prayers when the vector of the life path is lost or the time has come to determine the right road.History of character appearance
In the Holy Scripture of the Orthodox Religion - the Bible - Archangel Uriel is not mentioned. But it is described in detail in one of the apocrypha - the third book of the ezr. In this source, the saint appears the Messenger of God, which shows the correct way.
According to the same apocrypha, in the biography of Uriel, the merit of the guard of the gates of Paradise after the expulsion of the first people from it. In the book of Enoch, the description of Uriel does not contradict the third book of the ezr. True, another characteristic of the Archangel is added here - thunder lord.
In Catholicism, the worship of this Wonderworker became popular after the monk was written about him - Amadeus Portuguese. After the cult was postponed by Dimitri Rostovsky in the "Life of Saints". Today, in the Catholic tradition, the cult of Uriel is discontinued, despite the fact that in it just originated.
There is no such archangel in Islam. But the adjacent mission performs Israfil. Unlike the Orthodox and Jewish religion, Muslims in canons are mentioned only four leaders of the angels, the rest do not carry a specific name, but are differentiated by groups.
Translated from the Jewish name, the wonderworker is literally translated as "God is light." The name of the name is interpreted as the Light of God - the one due to which we manage to feel spirituality, find a goal in life, get rid of ignorance.
Image and Life of Archangel Uriel
The enlightenment and mentor of the lost souls often brings the feeling of repentance to sinners. They appeal to him that choose the right road. The day of memory is considered to be September 29, although according to tradition, the saint on November 21 - in the generally accepted date, when the bell ringing and akathist sounds in honor of all the archangels.In Orthodoxy, Uriel helps scientists, students and those who are devoting to the lives of scientific work. And Vladyka Innocent urged to worship the Archangel, as the defender of shrines and the temples of Russia.
In addition, Vangi's prediction is also associated with the Wonderworker. Great prophetian said that Russia would save the whole world, and Uriel applies to Orthodox for this mission. He was also considered a defender of the royal and prince, during the reign of the Rurikovsky dynasty.
On icons and frescoes, the mentor and the enlightener is depicted on horseback. Among the mandatory attributes - the sword and the flame. These are the symbols of the fact that Uriel came to the world and revealed to people the truth. With the help of a sword in his right hand, the wonderworker frees his way, and the flame tongues are designed to dispel the darkness of ignorance.
To refer to the help of the saint, it is not necessary to reserve his image at all. But the icon helps to distract from the worldly and set up energy for communication with Divine.
The area of responsibility of the Archangel of Uriel is not limited to science. If the intentions of a person are clean, then the Holy will help "pacify" the unfair chief. In addition, the wonderworker has a direct attitude to the abilities to create a new one. Writers and musicians also ask for inspiration at the moments of creative stagnation.
Since Uriel is considered a defender of Russia, then any resident of this country has the right to refer to the saint with requests for the preservation of some place, whether it is housing or a corner of nature.
Considering that the main mission of the enlightener is to write true, then everyone can pray for the correction of his loved one if he turned away from God, and his behavior shows an incorrectly chosen road.
They advise you to resort to the help of the archangel at the moments of depression and longing, and also if the mind is overcome by the thoughts of suicide. It was this saint that sacrows the light on the true state of affairs, shows a person the importance of life and serving God, reveals the tricks of demons.
The saint was popular in the teaching of the rail. In Ancient Indian Practices, communication with disembodied forces is common to increase the level of spirituality, as well as in order to purify energy. Uriel occupies a special position, because it can solve any situation in peaceful way. Adherents of the teachings of the rails turn to the holy when you need to get calm and control over the inner world, to defeat your own fear and anger, to get hope.
Together with Archaeus Aurorow, they appear the sixth beam with the archangels and are identified with shepheric and ministry. According to the teachings of the rail, the abode of the saints is located in the south of Poland, over the mountains of Tatras.
The task of this union is to wake in people reverence to Christ, as well as to keep the flame of peace for humanity. Aurora carries love to people, maternal attitude to Earth. Thus, Uriel and Archey embody such qualities as peace, fraternity, respect. According to Old Indian practices, it is necessary to contact them on Thursday. Then it will be possible to get more of cosmic consciousness and energy.
The image of the archangel was distributed in both artistic culture. So, he became a character of the tragedy of Yosta Wang Den Vontela, where he appeared by the powerful warrior in the fight against Lucifer. Also, Uriel is expelled by Eve and Adam from Paradise, and during the World Flood does not give sinners to climb the ark.
Interesting Facts
- In Christianity and Judaism, Uriel consists in four of the main archangels along with Rafail, Gabriel and Mikhail.
- Pope Clement III ordered to remove the icons of Uriel from all temples, as she considered that this archangel was connected with heresy.
- Another symbol of Saint is zipper. And its outbreaks are identified with moments of inspiration.
Bibliography
- I century BC NS. - Third Book of Ezra
- 1654 - "Lucifer"
- 1664 - "Adam in Exile"
- 1667 - "Noah"
- VIII century - Book Enha