The Angelic Hierarchy: All 9 Orders & Why Archangels Rank so Low

Hey everyone, welcome to Mythology Explained. In today’s video, we’re going to discuss the angelic hierarchy as reckoned by Pseudo-Dionysius, a 6th century Christian theologian who wrote several seminal treatises. His account of the angelic hierarchy has remained influential for hundreds of years, even into contemporary times. The hierarchy he developed comprises nine angelic choirs, nine stratifications organised based on their proximity to God’s throne. These nine choirs are grouped into three triads, meaning three groups of three. The number three is significant because it reflects the holy trinity of father, son, and holy spirit. Choirs that are closer to earth are further away from God’s throne and vice versa. For example, the archangel choir is ranked second lowest because of its nearness to earth. From here, we’re going to look at each choir, bottom to top, working from those most earthly to those most heavenly. Let’s get into it. In the third triad we have angels, which are ou