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The highest choir of angels in heaven. They are said to be beings of light and fire with six wings and 4 faces. It is said that those who look upon one of the Seraphim are instantly incinerated by their brilliance.{{fact}}
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The '''Seraphim''' are the highest [[choir]] of [[angels]] in [[Heaven]]. They are said to be beings of light and fire with six wings - two to carry them, 2 to shield the face and 2 to shield their feet. The are described in the Book of Isiah as forming a double choir around the Heavenly Throne and their voices shake the foundations of the palace.
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The name is derived from the Hebrew ''saraph'', which means "to consume with fire". This meaning refers to Isaiah 6:6, where one of the Seraphim carries a coal of fire from the altar to purify the Prophet's lips. <ref>http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/13725b.htm</ref>
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==References==
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