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Seraphim of Piraeus: Pseudo-Angelology and "Angel Therapy" in the Light of Orthodox Theologytranslated

July 3, 2026 · 1 min read

PSEUDO-ANGELOLOGY AND "ANGELOTHERAPY" UNDER THE LIGHT OF ORTHODOX THEOLOGY (Theological Approach and Pastoral Dealing with a Newfound Error) is the subject on which the Most Reverend Metropolitan of Piraeus Mr. Seraphim informs in the following video, in which the origin, content and spiritual ramifications of so-called "Angelotherapy" and related occult concepts.

His Eminence, first referring to the term "Occultism" which in modern times presents itself in various forms, points out that modern "Pseudo-Angelology", which draws elements from Kabbalah, Theosophy, Esotericism and the New Age movement, distorts the teaching of the Orthodox Church about Holy Angels.

"This so-called 'new religion of angels' posits various supernatural entities as spirit guides, healers and mediators between the visible and invisible worlds. Despite the use of names of well-known Archangels, such as Michael, Gabriel and Raphael, these concepts have nothing to do with the orthodox teaching about the Holy Angels, who are created spiritual beings, liturgical spirits...

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Petru Dumitrescu

Amintesc că în biserică, înainte să înțelegem bine, Sora Maria avea un cărțică cu "Ghidul Arhanghelului Mihai" pe copertă, și multă lume întreba dacă-i bine să citească. Acum știm că nu-i așa, cum spune mărturia din articol.

Αναστασία Μιχαηλίδου

Συμφωνώ με τον Μητροπολίτη ότι χρησιμοποιούν τα ονόματα των Αρχαγγέλων λάθος, όπως όταν η Μαρία από το κέντρο στο Ηράκλειο το περασμένο μήνα έλεγε «Ο Γαβριήλ μου έδειξε το δρόμο» και το είπε όπως ήταν περιπτωσιακό.

Luke Hall

Exactly like the woman in Heraklion who said "Gabriel showed me the way" last month. Makes me wonder if our parish’s youth group needs a simple pamphlet on real angelology versus those New Age books.

Xenia Campbell

We had a similar moment last month with a Year 10 girl who asked if angels give personal messages after reading a New Age book. Our priest gently explained the difference using the Akathist to Archangel Michael—maybe that's a good starting point for your pamphlet?

Margaret Evans

I remember that Heraklion story too — the woman kept insisting the voice gave her lottery numbers. A simple pamphlet for the youth group sounds sensible; maybe pull a couple of lines straight from the service to St. Raphael to show what the real Archangels actually do for us. Have you thought about asking Fr. Demetrios what he’d include?

Alexander Miller

Yeah, that Heraklion story still sticks with me too — the lottery numbers part always sounded like classic occult bait. A simple pamphlet with a few lines from the service to St. Raphael is a good idea; it keeps it grounded in what the Church actually says about the Archangels as ministering spirits. I’ll run it by Fr. Demetrios this Sunday and see what he thinks we should add.

Daniel Miller

Yeah, that Heraklion lottery tale always felt like the same old trick to hook people. A short pamphlet pulling straight from the Archangel Raphael service makes sense, it sticks to what we actually pray in church. Let me know what Fr. Demetrios says, I’ve got a couple lines from the Great Vespers I could suggest if he’s open to it.

Laura Clark

The pamphlet from the Archangel Raphael service does sound like a solid, grounded choice—nothing fancy, just what we actually say in the prayers. I remember Fr. Demetrios mentioning something similar last year after a parishioner brought in one of those New Age angel cards. Have you used those Vespers lines with anyone yourself?