What is the story of the seven arch angels?
My interpretation, based loosely on Catholc and Hebraic traditions: Since Archangels are spiritual beings, they generally have no gender, but some may exhibit traits that are thought to be masculine or feminine. Although there are said to be seven, the number is certainly higher than that. Michael, Gabriel, Raphael, and Uriel are usually agreed upon by varying traditions. Some others that appear in several traditions are Ariel, Metatron, Suriel, Raguel, Sariel, Azrael, Jeremiel, Jophiel, Raguel, Raziel, Sandalphon, Zadkiel, Chamuel, and the fallen Lucifer. Michael is usually known as the Archangel of protection, justice and strength. He is the Chief of the Heavenly Host who led the “good” angels in battle agains Lucifer and the “fallen” angels. He is said to be the one to call upon if you need spiritiual protection or strength. Gabriel is considered the chief messenger of the angels. It was Gabriel who announced to Mary the Mother of Jesus that she was to bear the Son of God. For this
