Powers

Scriptural Anchors

• Colossians 1:16
• Ephesians 1:21
• 1 Peter 3:22

Theological Anchors

• Pseudo-Dionysius, Celestial Hierarchy
• Patristic and medieval reflection on order and restraint

Metaphysical Meaning

Powers signify ordered restraint, the defense of sacred order, and the limitation of disorder under God.

Contemplative Correspondence

Contemplatively, this order may be studied as disciplined courage and lawful resistance to what deforms responsibility.

Light Imagery

Sapphire shield, gold boundary, firm brightness.