What do we know about the “seats” or “thrones”?

The Holy Bible does not tell us anything about them, other than including their names among the list of heavenly beings: “For by Him [Christ] all things were created that are in heaven and that are on earth, visible and invisible, whether thrones or dominions or principalities or powers. All things were created through Him and for Him” (Col. 1:16). They share their exalted nature with the seraphim and the cherubim and thus are closer to the divine throne than other ranks.

They are called “full of eyes,” indicating their complete glory and honor and their complete isolation from anything earthly or base. They abide in complete power with all steadfastness and perfection. Their foundations are on high. They are receptive to the divine mind above all else and are focused upon communion with God. Therefore, they reveal God.

Pope Gregory the Great says, “What is the throne of God but the angelic spirits, of whom the Holy Bible testifies that they are called thrones ? Who desires to draw near to the throne of God except him who longs to be among the angelic spirits … he is lifted up to dwell in glory and contemplate eternity.”