Definition of celestial hierarchy
: a traditional hierarchy of angels ranked from lowest to highest into the following nine orders: angels, archangels, principalities, powers, virtues, dominions, thrones, cherubim, and seraphim
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The first known use of celestial hierarchy was in 1768
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