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
In the celestial hierarchy the supposed Dionysius of Athens places the angels of knowledge and illumination before those of office and domination.
From The World's Greatest Books — Volume 13 — Religion and Philosophy by Hammerton, John Alexander, Sir
The pure spirits composed the nine choirs of the celestial hierarchy.
From Astronomical Myths Based on Flammarions's History of the Heavens by Blake, John F.
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
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.
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