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The Believer and the Heavenly Hosts

Can we distinguish between the heavenly ranks?

Q1139 · The Order of the Heavenly Hosts

Among the nine heavenly ranks we find many common features that make it difficult to distinguish them, especially since spiritual beings do not have a physical body like ours. They are also beyond our minds. They all enjoy the divine presence, and the shining of the divine light upon them. They all participate in a heavenly chorus that praises and glorifies God in a splendid way.