Thrones

Scriptural Anchors

• Colossians 1:16

Theological Anchors

• Pseudo-Dionysius, Celestial Hierarchy
• Aquinas, Summa Theologiae, angelic orders

Metaphysical Meaning

Thrones signify created receptivity to the governance of God and the stable seat of divine order.

Contemplative Correspondence

Contemplatively, this order may be studied as steadiness, lawful receptivity, and the refusal of disorder.

Light Imagery

Ivory stone, sapphire shadow, gold measure.