Ангелы

Angels. They are witnesses to our prayers (fol. 5, p. 27). – Guardian Angels (page 5, page 30). – And angels cannot approach the throne of the glory of the Lord (fol. 6, p. 33). – About the difference between angels, human souls and demons (fol. 17, p. 68). – Names of the nine ranks of angels, with an explanation of the properties of each rank (f. 17, pp. 70–71). – When were angels created? (fn. 17, p. 71). – Angels can set in motion and enlighten our natural thoughts, but demons cannot, and why? (fn. 18 pp. 72–73). – Not everyone has equal knowledge, but the lower ranks receive the revelation of the sacraments in order from the higher ranks, and the highest rank from the Holy Trinity, having the Mediator Jesus as their teacher (f. 18, p. 74). – Not all secrets are revealed to every rank (page 18, p. 75). – Although we will be cleansed (from passions), without the mediation of angels our thoughts cannot approach revelations and knowledge of mysteries (f. 18, p. 75). – Angels await our rise from corruption, and why? (fn. 21, p. 101). – They appear to people in dreams under the image of saints (fol. 30, p. 135). – The angels are driven away by the pride of man, after which the demon approaches him (fol. 34, p. 149). – How should a person behave when angels approach him? (fn. 46, p. 197). – Angels appeared clearly to the martyrs and saints, strengthening them in their exploits and admonishing them (fn. 57, pp. 295–296; fn. 58, p. 317). – Angels abhor the stench of bad dreams (fol. 68, p. 351). – Angels rejoice when we suffer need (fol. 77, p. 384). This index is based on the index appended to the works of St. Isaac the Syrian, published by Optina Pustyn in 1854. * “Ascetic words.” Reprint. Sergiev Posad. 1911. M.: “Rule of Faith”, 1998