Top 5 Archangels in the Bible

Jophiel is the Archangel of love and beauty, recognized as one of the most beautiful beings in all creation. She once appeared in the Garden of Eden to assist in the expulsion of Adam and Eve, later overseeing the sons of Noah. As the Archangel of art and beauty, she is a patron to artists, helping them with their artistic endeavors and encouraging them to think lofty thoughts while appreciating the beauty around them.

Jophiel sparks the creative fire in humans by inspiring them with ideas and energy to engage in artistic pursuits. She also helps people recognize beauty in all things. Essentially, Jophiel is an angel who constantly works to bring joy, appreciation, and happiness to everything. While being the angel of beauty, she is also a strong warrior. Jophiel possesses the ability to craft weapons and armor tailored to the needs and powers of angels, ensuring that their strength is optimized. However, due to her role as the Archangel of love and beauty, she is rarely seen in a combat setting. She is described as being so captivating that many goddesses of beauty would be overshadowed by her, with her long golden hair and beautiful green eyes. It is said that her wings, a breathtaking blend of pink and red, are what truly define her beauty, symbolizing love and beauty.

Despite this, Jophiel often presents herself humbly, appearing untidy or unattractive by conventional standards. She may appear as an overweight woman with a large belly or as a very thin, aged woman. She chooses this appearance because she deeply understands that inner beauty is more important than external beauty or how others perceive her. Jophiel follows a philosophy of peace, opposing the use of violence. She is kind, compassionate, and also serves as a mentor to Auriel, guiding her in spreading love and hope to humanity. According to Moses' Revelations, Jophiel is also known as Dina. She is described as an angel from the seventh heaven, a protector in the Kabbalistic tradition of the Torah, who taught 70 languages to souls at the dawn of creation.

Uriel is the true Archangel of Wisdom – the one who illuminates the darkness with the divine truth of God.

She is believed to carry the stars across the sky, and on the day of final judgment, Uriel will oversee the resurrection and the fate of human souls. She is also the guardian of the gates of the Garden of Eden.

Although the youngest of the Archangels, Uriel is often considered one of the most mature, alongside Michael. Aside from Gabriel, she is often seen as somewhat perfectionist. As the angel of wisdom, she oversees most of the celestial duties, always being fully aware of what is about to happen in heaven. Unlike most of her peers, Uriel deeply cares for her fallen sibling, the demon Lucifer. While other angels, including Michael, have resigned themselves to Lucifer's irredeemability, Uriel still believes that there is a spark of good within him, merely overwhelmed by anger and hatred, and that he should be shown love and acceptance. Lucifer himself has often expressed more affection for Uriel than for the other angels. Her name means "The Fire of God". Uriel is often depicted as the angel of repentance and as the one standing at the gates of paradise.

She describes herself as "fairly pure/ well-behaved" but also "scheming", with Gabriel stating that she is "not entirely cruel". She frequently refers to herself as having a "black heart" and is called such by higher-ranking angels in heaven. As a true Archangel, Uriel possesses powers and abilities that all angels inherit, but at a far greater level. She has subdued many rebellious angels during the celestial war.

Raphael is one of the seven highest-ranking Archangels. He is believed to be the guardian of the Tree of Life in the Garden of Eden, the patron of travelers, lovers, nurses, doctors, healthcare workers, and Catholic marriage. Most of Raphael's miracles are found in the Apocrypha, where he plays the role of the guardian of Azazel – an angel cast out of heaven. Currently, he is the guardian angel of Eden, where the souls of the righteous rest after death, and where the body of Christ waits for the day of judgment.

Like other angels and archangels, Raphael is said to have an indescribable form, radiating a light as powerful as the sun, with a voice that can reach 190 decibels. In his angelic form, he is immense, with albino skin and muscular build. Known as one of the purest angels, Raphael is a symbol of peace, harmony, and non-violence. He does not retaliate against attacks directed at him. Furthermore, he believes that nothing lasts forever, and that every moment should be lived fully and intensely. Raphael is also an immensely powerful warrior, almost equal in strength to Michael and Lucifer.

In Christianity, he is often associated with an unnamed angel mentioned in the Gospel of St. John. He is referenced in the Book of Tobit, which is accepted as canonical by Roman Catholics, Eastern Orthodox, and some Anglican churches.

Gabriel is the fourth Archangel, his name meaning 'The Lord is my strength,' and he is known as the left hand of God and the embodiment of the Holy Spirit.

Gabriel is the patron angel for those in the arts, guiding them to find their path. He is the archangel of revelation, motherhood, creativity, and peace. Gabriel also serves as God’s messenger, interceding on behalf of humanity and always acting in the name of the Father to perform missions of care, love, and obedience. This stands in moral contrast to Beelzebub, the left hand of Satan, who is vile, evil, and foolish. While Gabriel embodies love, kindness, truth, and wisdom, Beelzebub represents hatred, cruelty, and ignorance.

It is believed that Gabriel was responsible for the destruction of the cities of Sodom and Gomorrah, and he is also considered the angel of death for having slain all firstborn children in Egypt. However, his most notable achievement was appearing to the Virgin Mary to announce the coming of the Savior.

Like all angels, humans cannot see Gabriel’s true form. It is said that his light is so powerful that it would scorch the eyes of anyone who gazed upon him and rupture the eardrums of those who heard his voice.

Gabriel deeply loves humanity and spends much of his time living among them, silently protecting those he accompanies whenever they are in danger. In human form, he is cheerful, humble, and eccentric. Gabriel understands honor and self-sacrifice so profoundly that God has granted him great wisdom in resolving matters peacefully.

Despite his noble nature to protect and love humanity, Gabriel has his limits. When he witnesses the wickedness of humans—seeing them overwhelmed by sin, greed, and the desire for power—Gabriel becomes fierce. He declares that those who refuse to repent are filled with evil and deserve punishment, to be cast into eternal suffering and torment in Hell, with no escape.

Michael is one of the two oldest archangels created by God and is the twin brother of the demon Lucifer (who was once an angel in heaven).

The power of Michael is immense and highly respected among angels. His humility overcame pride, which is why Michael does not dare to use his own name to defeat demons but calls upon the name of God. Michael is identified as the angel who cast Satan out of Heaven. He represents humility and faith, and his name means "Who is like God." Despite this, in Catholic belief, it is Jesus Christ who has authority over Satan, while Michael must call upon Him to expel Satan. However, it can still be said that Michael and Jesus are somehow connected, perhaps Michael being an extension or aspect of Him.

Michael appears in the Bible as a mature man of average height, with dark brown hair, blue eyes, and fair skin. Unlike the depictions in paintings and images, he is not as muscular as often portrayed. As the commander, the prince of the heavenly army, Michael is a steadfast, wise leader, also a brilliant strategist, and an officer of great skill. He has deep compassion for his brethren, being a devout servant of God.

Michael does not share the biases toward demons that many angels have. As the archangel and embodiment of justice, he is the patron saint of soldiers, with a strong sense of fairness, integrity, and unwavering moral principles, alongside a deep compassion for his duties, especially toward the oppressed and unjustly treated. Michael despises those who distort justice, those who use it as an excuse for hypocrisy or personal gain. Michael is a heroic celestial being with an unyielding will and absolute loyalty to God, never surrendering, even in the face of seemingly insurmountable challenges (notably when Michael faced the combined power of the demons Lucifer and Satan). He is also mentioned in the Bible as the angel who protected Jesus during His temptation in the desert by Satan.