When most people think of angels, they picture soft lighting, flowing robes, and a general “don’t worry, everything will be fine” energy. Enter the Seraphim—who took one look at that aesthetic and ...

St. Ephrem the Syrian poetically describes the mysteries of divine things. Even the six wings of the Seraphim is an idea too high and too deep for us to search out. In the beginning God created all ...

Jesus was born in humble circumstances, but the eye of faith, says St. Methodius of Olympus, can see the tiny child surrounded by the glorious Seraphim even in the manger. Look! As a throne, lifted up ...