Angel Uriel
By Mary Jane Chaignot
Only three angels are named in Scripture: Gabriel, Michael, and Raphael.
Yet, some Jewish writings refer to seven archangels. When they do, Uriel is the fourth.
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His name can be divided: U = space; ra = the sun; el = God. Therefore Uriel stands for “Space-Sun-God.”
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He has been variously referred to as the “Prince of the Sun,” the “Angel of the Presence,” the “Archangel of Salvation,” and the “Patron of Prophecy.”
Isaiah 63:9 mentions an angel of the divine presence. Uriel has also been identified with the face of God. At the very least, it means he can be in the presence of God.
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In the Gospel of Barnabas found in the Dead Sea Scrolls, Uriel is one of the four leaders of the War of the Sons of Light and the Sons of Darkness.
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Most see Uriel as the mightiest of all the angels.
He rules over Tartarus (hell) where the watchers await judgment.
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Others see him as the patron saint of music and poetry. It has been said that this is to compensate for the darker side of humans that he has to deal with.
Because he is also the angel that interprets prophecy, he is usually shown holding a flame or fiery sword.
On other occasions, he has been represented with a scroll and a book for his wisdom.
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He is also found in the Testament of Solomon...............................(john Solomon)coincidence!!!!!!
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His special feast day is July 28th, and it is thought that his greatest influence is felt during the summer.
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Uriel is known in Hebrew, Kabbalistic, Islamic, and Christian traditions.
He is also the patron angel of Jerusalem.
The third angel named in the Bible is Lucifer, also known as Satan.
Uriel and Raphael are not in any canon approved text in the Bible that I know of.These names come from apochryphal books and rabbinical writings, which the early church leaders did not deem as inspired Scripture.
Another angelic being is the Prince of Persia, found in Daniel, but not named.
The angelic messenger to Daniel in Daniel 10 is also not named, and he is opposed by the Prince of Persia for three weeks and can’t get his message to Daniel.
Michael the Archangel enters the fray and dispatches the Prince of Persia, so the unnamed angel can deliver his message directly to Daniel.
There is also an unnamed angel who helps John understand events he witnesses in the Book of Revelation.
There is an unnamed angel that stands in the way of Balaam’s donkey.
There may be others, but that is all that comes to mind.