Commemorated on November 8
The Archangel Selaphiel, whose name means “the prayer of God, impelling to prayer” (3 Ezdras 5:16). He prays to God for mankind.
On icons the Archangels are depicted in according to the character of their service:
Selaphiel in a prayerful posture, gazing downwards, hands folded on the chest.
On icons the Archangels are depicted in according to the character of their service:
Selaphiel in a prayerful posture, gazing downwards, hands folded on the chest.
Troparion — Tone 4
Commanders of the heavenly hosts, / we who are unworthy beseech you, / by your prayers encompass us beneath the wings of your immaterial glory, / and faithfully preserve us who fall down and cry to you: / “Deliver us from all harm, for you are the commanders of the powers on high!”
Kontakion — Tone 2
Commanders of God’s armies and ministers of the divine glory, / princes of the bodiless angels and guides of mankind, / ask for what is good for us, and for great mercy, / supreme commanders of the Bodiless Hosts.
