巴拉基勒
巴拉基勒(英語:Barachiel 或 Barakiel;東正教譯瓦拉希伊爾[1]),希伯來文意思為「神的雷光」或「神的祝福」,有時也叫拜拉潔(Barachiel)、巴比爾(Barbiel)、拜丘(Barkiel、Barchiel)或巴拉魁爾(Baraquel),主要的熾天使之一,他藉著持神的閃電持行他的統治。 形象祂在聖像中被描繪為於胸前手持一朶白色玫瑰花,或於衣飾,特別是外袍上散落著玫瑰花瓣。[2] 主保職責聖經文獻禱文一篇常見於東正教和某些民間天主教傳統中通用的聖巴拉基勒禱文如下: O Powerful Archangel, St. Barachiel, filled with heaven's glory and splendour, you are rightly called God's benediction. We are God's children placed under your protection and care. Hear our supplications (name them). Grant that, through your loving intercession, we may reach our heavenly home one day. Sustain us and protect us from all harm that we may possess for all eternity the peace and happiness that Jesus has prepared for us in heaven. Present God the Father all these petitions, through Jesus Christ, our Lord, together with the Holy Spirit, forever and ever. Amen. 參考文獻
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