History of Angel in Timeline

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Angel

An angel is a spiritual being, often depicted as a humanoid figure with wings, serving as a messenger or intermediary between God and humanity in various religious traditions, particularly the Abrahamic religions. They are often viewed as protectors, guides, or servants of God. In Western traditions, the term differentiates benevolent from malevolent supernatural beings.

August 1986: Pope John Paul II on Angels and Art

In August 1986, during a General Audience, Pope John Paul II discussed angels, explaining their lack of physical bodies, even when appearing in visible forms for the benefit of people. He also related Christian art to descriptions in Revelation and the Hebrew Bible, noting that while cherubim and seraphim have wings in the Bible, angels are not explicitly mentioned as having wings.

1986: Pope John Paul II Addresses the Role of Angels

In 1986, Pope John Paul II delivered an address titled "Angels Participate In History Of Salvation", highlighting the significance of angels in Catholic teachings and suggesting that modern thought should recognize their importance.