Angels of Sanctification

The Angels of Sanctification are of a high-level order of angels. According to the book of Jubilees, they were created on the first day, already circumcised, in order to observe the Sabbath with God in heaven and on earth. Jubilees says that the angels of sanctification are one of two high orders, along with the Angels of Presence. They are also sometimes equated with the angels of glory. Principal angels of sanctification are Phanuel, St. Michael, Metatron, Zagzagael, and Suriel.

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