Watcher

Today I wanted to write about Watcher (Ir) a class of angelic beings from the books of Daniel and Enoch. Watchers are angels sent to Earth that watch over humans. However, some began to lust after human women so we’re unable to return to heaven. Some Watchers took human wives resulting in the Nephilim. SomeContinue reading “Watcher”

Asmodeus

Today I wanted to write about Asmodeus, a demon/djinn of wrath, lust, revenge, and Aquarius. Asmodeus is a king of Hell who appeared in the book of Tobit where he kills all of the suitors of Sarah, daughter of Reuel, until he is bound by Archangel Raphael. Asmodeus is most likely of Persian origin. Sources:Continue reading “Asmodeus”

Our Lady of Zeitoun

Today I wanted to write about Our Lady of Zeitoun, a Marian apparition that happened in Cairo. Our Lady of Zeitoun appeared dressed in white at the Virgin Mary Coptic Church in 1968. During the first sighting, she was believed to be a nun attempting suicide but as the police came to the scene, sheContinue reading “Our Lady of Zeitoun”

Sachiel

Today I wanted to write about Sachiel a Christian Cabbalist angel associated with Thursday, Jupiter, wealth, and protection from illness. He is the leader of the Cherubim. His name is often written three times on talismans to protect from diseases. Sources: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sachiel?wprov=sfla1

Our Lady of Soufanieh

Today I wanted to write about Our Lady of Soufanieh, a Syrian Marian apparition. Our Lady of Soufanieh is a title given to an apparition of the Virgin Mary just outside of Damascus. The first sighting was in 1982 when pure olive oil sprouted from a Marian image, which held healing properties. Sources: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Our_Lady_of_Soufanieh?wprov=sfla1

Saint Clare of Assisi

Today I wanted to write about Saint Clare of Assisi a patron Saint of eye health, televisions, needlework, goldsmithing, and ESP. Clare was one of the first followers of the religious order of the Franciscans. Her and aunt Bianca left her father’s house on palm Sunday 1212, cutting their hair and becoming nuns. Her mainContinue reading “Saint Clare of Assisi”

Seraph

Today I wanted to write about Seraph, the highest class of angel in Christian theology. The Seraphim are firey six winged beings often with draconic or serpentine features who attend to the Thrown of God. Sources: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Seraph?wprov=sfla1

Madonna Della Strada

Today I wanted to write about the Madonna Della Strada (Mary of the Good Road) an Italian Marian title who is the patron of the Jesuit Order. Madonna Della Strada originated as a 13th century fresco who was said to protect soldiers during war. At least three churches in the United States alone are namedContinue reading “Madonna Della Strada”

Moloch

Today I wanted to write about Moloch, a Canaanite god of the underworld often depicted around fire. Moloch is mentioned 5 times in the book of Leviticus warning against the worship of Moloch and condemning human sacrifice. Moloch may be the same as Adrammelech, Melqart, and/or Ba’al. In Hebrew sources, it was mentioned that childContinue reading “Moloch”

Marut

Today I wanted to write about Marut, a fallen angel who teaches the art of sorcery. Marut is part of a duo with Harut, they were kicked out of Heaven together for complaining about humans, as a punishment they were forced to live on earth where they now try to tempt humans into evil byContinue reading “Marut”

Our Lady of La Naval de Manila

Today I wanted to write about Our Lady of La Naval de Manila, a Filipino Marian title who is the patroness of Asia. Our Lady of La Naval de Manila started as a venerable image of Our Lady of the Rosary which was made of hardwood and Ivory. The image was installed in Santo DomingoContinue reading “Our Lady of La Naval de Manila”

Our Lady of Peace

With today being The Solemnity of Mary I wanted to write about Our Lady of Peace, a Marian title used to refer to the Virgin Mary in her aspect of being a mother and the patron of peace, the SS.CC, El Salvador, Maine, and Hawai’i. Our Lady of Peace was first recognized in France throughContinue reading “Our Lady of Peace”

The Magi

Today for the Holidays I wanted to write about the Magi (three wise men, or three kings) a trio of Zoroastrianism priests venerated in Christianity. The three Magi (Melchior, Caspar, and Balthazar) each came to visit the Christ Child from the East, Balthazar from Arabia, Melchior from Persia, and Caspar from India. The three ofContinue reading “The Magi”

Saint Lucy

Today for the Holidays I wanted to write about Saint Lucy (Saint Lucia of Syracuse) a patron Saint of the blind, epidemics, throat infections, writers, and salesmen. Lucy was born into a rich Christian family. Her father died when she was only five years old leaving her and her mother with anyone to take careContinue reading “Saint Lucy”

Christkind

Today for the Holidays I wanted to write about the Christkind (Niño Dios or Ježíšek), a Christmas gift bringer in protestant Central Europe and southern Brazil. During the Protestant reformation Martin Luther was searching for a way to remove Saint Nicholas/Santa Claus from christmas festivals so he proposed the idea of the Christ Child comingContinue reading “Christkind”

Jegudiel

Today, I wanted to write about Jegudiel, the patron angel of work in the Eastern Orthodox Church. His feast day in November 8th, however, he is commonly venerated every Friday. Sources: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jegudiel?wprov=sfla1

Zaebos

Today I wanted to write about Zaebos, the final demon mentioned in the Dictionnaire Infernal. “ZAEBOS, grand-count of Hell, He has the form of A good soldier mounted on a crocodile; his head is covered withA dual crown. He is sweet of character.” Sources: Dictionnaire_Infernal

Our Lady of the Gate of Dawn

Today I wanted to write about Our Lady of the Gate of Dawn (Aušros Vartų Dievo Motina), a Marian title originating from Lithuania. In 1702, Lithuania and Sweden were at war, during this time Sweden has captured Vilnius. One morning at the crack of dawn an apparition of the Virgin Mary appeared knocking over aContinue reading “Our Lady of the Gate of Dawn”

Abaddon

Today for spooky season I wanted to write about Abaddon, an angel of death, destruction, and the abyss. Abaddon rules an army of locust. He is compared to Apollo and Satan. Although sometimes compared to Satan Abaddon is frequently considered a servant of God (Yahweh) who brings destruction on those who sin. Sources: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Abaddon?wprov=sfla1

Iblis

Today for spooky season I wanted to write about Iblis, a Muslim Djinn/demon/fallen angle who is the leader of demons and sometimes ruler of the underworld, he may also be responsible for the arts. Iblis was either crafted from the fires of the underworld or was an angel. When God (Allah) created Adam the anglesContinue reading “Iblis”

Mammon

Today I wanted to write about Mammon, an Abrahamic demon of wealth and greed. Mammon is first mentioned in the gospels of Matthew and Luke, claiming one can not worship both God (Yahweh) and Mammon. In later texts, Mammon is one of the Seven Princes of Hell, being the personification of greed. He was synchronizedContinue reading “Mammon”

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