celestial hierarchy
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of celestial hierarchy
First recorded in 1880–85
Example Sentences
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The Copernican revolution overthrew a medieval cosmology with a tidier celestial hierarchy than our own.
From New York Times ● Aug. 14, 2021
Some of them might be set apart as the special servants and messengers of the gods, and occupy the place of archangels in the celestial hierarchy.
From The Religions of Ancient Egypt and Babylonia by Sayce, A. H. (Archibald Henry)
It was believed that there was a celestial hierarchy, with heavenly hosts in specific places.
From Our Legal Heritage June 2011 (Sixth) Edition by Reilly, S. A.
The celestial hierarchy of the Chinese, for example, is an exact reproduction of the earthly hierarchy, and all the privileges of rank are observed celestially as on earth.
From Socialism A Summary and Interpretation of Socialist Principles by Spargo, John
He therefore proclaimed the illustrious rank in which his birth had placed him in the celestial hierarchy and translated into French his title of Cherub by the equivalent one of Prince, calling himself Prince Istar.
From Anatole France The Revolt of the Angels by France, Anatole
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