Order Number
I
The Seraphs
or 
Seraphim
 These are the highest order of Celestial Beings, who are closest to the throne of God and who sing His praises.

In Isaiah 6, we read that the Seraphim have 6 wings.
Order Number
2
The Cherubs
or 
Cherubim
 These are the Warrior Angels, who guard Eden.

Cherubim prevent mankind from returning to the Garden of Eden (Genesis 3).

Cherubim are mentioned many times in the Holy Torah and in the subsequent books of the Old Testament and in the New Testament.

Below is a depiction of Adam and Eve fleeing from the Garden of Eden, after they had lost favour with God.

Order Number
3
The Thrones
 Thrones are not a component of the Holy Books of Judaism, Christianity nor Islam, but are mentioned in the traditions of Angeology as being third next to the throne of God in the celestial order.
Order Number
4
The Dominions 
 Dominions are not a component of the Holy Books of Judaism, Christianity nor Islam, but are mentioned in the traditions of Angeology as being fourth next to the throne of God in the celestial order.

In the traditions of Angeology, Dominions are the first Angels (and therefore the oldest Angels) created by God.
Order Number
5
The Virtues
 Virtues are not a component of the Holy Books of Judaism, Christianity nor Islam, but are mentioned in the traditions of Angeology as being fifth next to the throne of God in the celestial order.

According to tradition, Virtues are the real Guardian Angels who perform miracles on Earth.
Order Number
6
The Powers
 Powers are not a component of the Holy Books of Judaism, Christianity nor Islam, but are mentioned in the traditions of Angeology as being sixth next to the throne of God in the celestial order.

There is an oblique reference to Powers in Romans 8 of the New Testament.  However, this reference is open to interpretation.

According to tradition, the Powers are Guardians of Order, a form of Celestial Police Force, who attempt to assure order in the World (according to God's will).
Order Number
7
The Principalities
 Principalities are not a component of the Holy Books of Judaism, Christianity nor Islam, but are mentioned in the traditions of Angeology as being seventh next to the throne of God in the celestial order.

There is an oblique reference to Principalities in Romans 8 of the New Testament.  However, this reference is also open to interpretation.

According to tradition, the Principalities protect religion and protect nations under their care.
Order Number
8
The Archangels
 Archangels are mentioned in the Holy Books of Judaism, Christianity and Islam and according to the traditions of Angeology are eight places away from the throne of God.

Archangels play a relatively large role in the Holy Books of Judaism, Christianity and Islam.

They are ever present and are the Great Messengers of God.

Two primary Archangels are mentioned in the Torah, and the Old and New Testament Books of the Bible and the Qur'an - Gabriel and Michael.

Gabriel is a Messenger to the Prophets and Mankind.  (Luke 1)

Gabriel is the Angel of Revelation of the Qur'an. (Sura 2)

Michael is a Prince in Heaven and a Warrior.  He is also the Protector of the Jewish Nation. (Daniel 12).
Order Number
9
The Angels
 Angels are the Servants of God (as is Mankind) and are mentioned numerous times in the Holy Books of Judaism, Christianity and Islam, and according to the traditions of Angeology are nine places away from the throne of God.

Angels, in our Holy Books, are often depicted as celestial but many 
times are spoken of as being "corporal" - of the body, in the flesh, 
wingless, and dressed in the contemporary clothing of the times. 
They come as men.

In Hebrews 13 of the New Testament, we are cautioned to treat all 
strangers as brothers, because "many have entertained Angels 
unawares."

The Angels walk among us now.

 
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