The Hierarchies: Nine Classes of Angelic Beings in Three Groups Man as the Tenth (becoming) Hierachy
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The "Angels" or malakhim, i.e. the "plain" angels (ἄγγελοι, pl. of the Greek word ἄγγελος, angělǒs, i.e. messenger or envoy), are the lowest order of the angels, and the most recognized, as they are the closet to man (“Guardian Angel”). They are the ones most concerned with the affairs of living things. Within the category of the angels, there are many different kinds, with different functions. The angels are sent as messengers to mankind. Angels (and specially one’s own “Guardian Angel”) inspire us during sleep. 
Raphael (Standard Hebrew רָפָאֵל, Rāfāʾēl, "It is God who heals", "God Heals", "God, Please Heal") is an archangel of Judaism and Christianity, who in the Judeo-Christian tradition performs all manners of healing. In Islam, Raphael is the same as Israfil. Raphael is mentioned in the Book of Tobit, which is accepted as canonical by Catholics, Orthodox, and some Anglo-Catholics, and as useful for public teaching by Lutherans and Anglicans. Raphael is generally associated with the angel mentioned in the Gospel of John as stirring the water at the healing pool of Bethesda. 
Archangel Raphael with Tobias 
Francesco Botticini (1446-1497) with Archangels Michael (l), Raphael (m) and Grabriel (r) accompanying the handicapped Tobias 
Rembrandt van Rijn (1606 – 1669): Archangel Raphael leaving Tobias and his family 
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