Many civilizations believe in angels, and many names have been given to the various angels. In the Judeo-Christian tradition, the Bible names only three angels that have a definite individual personality. They are Michael – Prince of Angels; Gabriel – Archangel of Annunciation, Resurrection, Mercy, Revelation, and Death; and Satan – The Fallen Angel. (Gabriel is considered by many theologians to have been female.) There are many other angel names mentioned in other texts, such as Uriel, Raphael, and Metatron, the origins of which can be extremely complicated to uncover.
In the world of collectible figurines, seraphim angels’ names consist of female first names, such as Rosalyn, Francesca, or Ariel, and a designation such as Rarest of Heaven, Loving Guardian, or Heaven’s Shining Star. These names and designations are sometimes derived from religious texts or etymological roots, but often they originate in the hearts and minds of artists who give them form as figurines and sculptures. Sometimes the artist can “receive” their names as symbols from actual angels.
Any seraphim angels enthusiast can tell you the name of his or her favorite figurines. Some famous seraphim angels’ names are Seraphina – Heaven’s Helper, Helena – Heaven’s Herald, Flora – Flower of Heaven, Emily – Heaven’s Treasure, Harmony – Love’s Guardian, and Vanessa – Heavenly Maiden. The figurines to which these names belong were sculpted by Gaylord Ho and distributed exclusively as limited editions of the Seraphim Classics Collection by Roman. They have all won awards and unending prestige for their outstanding craftsmanship.
In the world of porcelain figurines, the most famous of seraphim angels’ names is Alyssa – Nature’s Angel. Alyssa was a 12” figurine distributed by Roman in 1995 and named Figurine of the Year by the National Association of Limited Edition Dealers for 1996. Known for ushering in the unparalleled success of the Seraphim Classics Collection, she was reproduced as a 27” replica in 2000.
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A Look at Roman Seraphim Angels
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Roman, Inc. is a giftware and decorative accessories distribution company most famous for its Seraphim Classics Collection of angels, as well as for its Fontanini Heirloom Nativities line of religious figurines. Begun in 1963 with $500 and a station wagon full of giftware, Roman now...
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The History of Seraphim Angels
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The modern porcelain seraphim angel figurine is the most recent manifestation of seraphim angels’ history. In fact, people have been sculpting figurines for tens of thousands of years, when the first small, sculpted representations of fertility goddesses were created. Some of those figurines have been...
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Retired Seraphim Angels
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Retired seraphim angels are those that will no longer be produced in the same size or form. There are three ways in which a seraphim angel can be retired. Limited Edition Limited edition seraphim angels are those that are reproduced in limited numbers. The number...
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The Value of Seraphim Angels
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There is a huge secondary market for seraphim angels. This means that seraphim angels are sold not only by artists, vendors and distributors, but also by private companies and collectors, who buy and sell seraphim angels for profit. Those who buy and sell seraphim angels...
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An Introduction to Seraphim Angels
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Angels
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The word angel finds its genesis from the Greek word “anggelos” and Latin “angelus,” meaning a messenger. In common usage, it is used in reference to someone with divine beauty and charm, a cherub, ingrained with godliness and infinite virtues. The Old Testament and the...
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Guardian Angels
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In the first century, Oregon was the first to give rise to the concept of Guardian angels. The doctrine that each human soul is guided and guarded by a guardian angel is more of a dogma that is accepted, rather than being stated explicitly. This...
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Gentle Angels
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Angels are the ministers of God’s will. They are the messengers of Divine Providence. Angels merely commence upon God’s command and execute actions on his behalf. Hence, angels are intermediaries between the Creator and man. God has commissioned angels mostly to aid and assist humans...
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Fallen Angels
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Fallen Angels refer to creatures that have fallen from their original place of grace. There are many reasons for this fall from grace or banishment from heaven. Some of the reasons for banishment are being rebellious; exhibiting free will, pride, lust, and disobedience; and refusing...
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Top Baby Names
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Have you ever wondered how many people across the globe have the very same name as you? Well, it all depends on how unique or how popular your name is. For years, people have been keeping tabs on the baby names that have been filed...