Dictionary term
Virtues
Direct answer
Virtues are a rank in Christian angelology, often associated with divine strength, miraculous order, courage, and the communication of holy power.
Virtues are an angelic order linked with strength, holy power, and divine action.
Virtues are an angelic order linked with strength, holy power, and divine action.
A manuscript-style hierarchy, not a claim that a named being has one canonical appearance.Quick reference
- Use when
- Use Virtues when studying the nine choirs, especially how later tradition describes divine power working through creation and providence.
- Do not use it for
- Do not confuse the angelic order Virtues with general human virtues, though the words overlap.
- Reference category
- Angels & Archangels
- Related terms
- Birth Chart, Zodiac, Transit
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The story behind Virtues
Virtues became part of the middle hierarchy in Christian angelology, often between Dominions and Powers.
Virtues in spiritual tradition
Spiritually, Virtues ask how strength can serve goodness without spectacle.
Virtues in the Bible
Virtues are connected to New Testament language about powers and mighty works, though the exact choir system is later theology.
Why Virtues matters
Virtues matter because the name points less to moral personality traits and more to heavenly power or strength in ordered service.
Virtues at work: an example
In traditional angelology, Virtues may symbolize the strength behind signs, wonders, courage, and holy endurance.
Sources and editorial method
This concise reference separates established definitions from historical, symbolic, or interpretive claims. Entries without external references are presented as editorial summaries rather than primary-source scholarship.
- Source
- The Great Almanac Dictionary
- Category
- Angels & Archangels
- Also appears in
- Angels & Archangels
- Aliases
- None listed
- Last updated
- 2026-07-15
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Common questions
What is Virtues?
Virtues are a rank in Christian angelology, often associated with divine strength, miraculous order, courage, and the communication of holy power.
How should Virtues be understood spiritually?
Use Virtues when studying the nine choirs, especially how later tradition describes divine power working through creation and providence.
What should I avoid when interpreting Virtues?
Do not confuse the angelic order Virtues with general human virtues, though the words overlap.
