Archangels are defined as messengers which carry Divine Decrees.It is the Archangels who command the legions of heaven and defend humans in the constant battle with the evil ones.In the angelic order the Archangels belong to the Eighth Choir of the Heavenly hierarchy and since ancient times have held our fascination and interest.This is not surprising since Archangels are considered the most important intercessors between the Supreme Being and us little mortals.In the book of Revelations there are seven angels who stand before God.Of these magnificent beings only Michael and Gabriel are recognized by name in the Islamic Koran.Christians and Jewish traditions agree on the number seven but only four names actually appear on a regular basis: Michael, Gabriel, Raphael and Uriel.Archangel MichaelSt Michael is recognized as an Archangel in the Christian, Islamic and Jewish tradition.In the Book of Daniel he is presented as a great Prince who stands up for the children of your people.Michaels name in the Talmudic tradition means one who is like God.In the Christian tradition St. Michael is recognized as the patron saint of soldiers, fighters and police officers.There are many stories about Michaels intercessions on behalf of humans.Michael is credited to have wiped out the army of an Assyrian King that threatened to destroy Israel in the year 701 b.c.In another account, it was Michael that saved the life of Abrahams son Isaac when he was about to be sacrificed by his father.In the Jewish tradition it was Michael who appeared to Moses in the midst of a burning bush and it is Michael who will descend from heaven to bind the satanic dragon.Michael is frequently portrayed as warrior with an unsheathed sword ready to strike Satan in all of its manifestations.He is Gods greatest champion in the battle against evil.Michael is also the conductor of souls to the other world.Chapels and churches dedicated to Michael sprang all over middle ageEurope in tribute to Michael the guide for the dead.Many of these sites are considered focal points of earth forces.In the book of Daniel it is foretold that when the world is again at a point of total destruction Michael will reappear.Many scholars, theologists, new agers and psychics point to this century as the one in which Michael will reveal himself in his full glory.
Los Arcngeles son mensajeros del propsito Divino.Son los Arcngeles los que comandan las legiones del cielo y los que defienden a los humanos en la batalla constante contra las fuerzas del mal.En la orden angelical los Arcngeles pertenecen a la Octava estrofa y desde la antigedad han mantenido nuestro inters y fascinacin.Esto no es sorprendente ya que son los Arcngeles los mas importantes intercedentes entre el Ser Supremo y nosotros los mortales. En el libro de Revelaciones ha siete ngeles que se paran ante Dios.De estos magnficos seres solo Miguel y Gabriel son reconocidos por nombre en el Corn.Las tradiciones Cristianas y Judasestn de acuerdo con el nmero siete pero solo cuatro nombres aparecen regularmente: Miguel, Gabriel, Rafael y Uriel.Arcngel MiguelSan Miguel esta reconocido como un Arcngel por las tradiciones Cristianas, Islmicas y Judas.En el Libro de Daniel se le representa como un gran Prncipe que defiende los hijos de tu gente.El nombre de Miguel significa aquel que es como Dios.En la tradicin Cristiana a Miguel se le reconoce como el Santo Patrn de los soldados, peleadores y policas.Hay muchas historias donde Miguel intercede a favor de los humanos.A el se le acredita haber destruido la armada del rey Asirio que pretenda destruir a Israel en el a0 701 a.c.En otro recuento, fue Miguel el que salve la vida Isaac el hijo de Abraham cuando iba a ser sacrificado por su padre.En la tradicin Juda fue Miguel el que se le apareci a Moiss y el que descender de los cielos a destruir el dragn satnico.Ha Miguel se le representa frecuentemente como un guerrero con una espada lista para atacar a Satans en cualquiera de sus manifestaciones.El es el mayor Campen de Dios en las batallas contra las fuerzas del mal.A Miguel tambin se le atribuye ser el ngel que conduce a las almas al otro mundo.Capillas e iglesias dedicadas a honrar a San Miguel empezaron a aparecer por toda Europa en la edad media en tributo a su trabajo guiando a los muertos.Muchos de estos lugares se consideran puntos focales de la energa csmica del planeta.En el libro de Daniel se predice que cuando el mundo este a punto de la destruccin total aparecer otra vez Miguel en toda su gloria. Las fiestas de San Miguel se celebran el 28 de Septiembre visite nuestra botanica Espiritual para encontrar Velas, Imagenes y mucho mas...
The Santeria musical tradition as it is known today has its origins in the 300,000 African Slaves brought to Cuba by European (mostly Spanish) immigrants during the 1800s.To maintain a connection to their colorful Yoruba religion the Slaves manufactured many percussion instruments which they used to relive and preserve the rhythms of their beloved
Africa.Prevalent among these instruments were of course the Tambores (drums) which took many different shapes and forms: Bongo A pair of drums attached to each other the larger drum is the Hembra (female) and the smaller is the Macho (male).Some experts believe that Bongo drums evolved from the Abakua drum trio Bonko Enmiweows.Bongos were immortalized by Ricky Ricardo (Desi Arnaz) in his famous rendition of Babalu Aye.Bata Drums Believed to date back about 500 years.In the Yoruba tradition Bata drums were introduced to the world by the Oricha Chango.The Bata drum starts gaining worldwide recognition in the 1930s when folklore music was publicly performed in Cuban radio.Today these sacred drums are being used in Timba, Jazz and even hip hop.Conga Drums A descendant of the Makuta drum and similar drums of African descent.Today conga players are called Congueros. In Spanish these drums are also called Tumbadoras. Although they originated in Cuba and their principal use is for Sacred Religious music and Rumba they are used in many other types of popular latin beats such as Merengue, Salsa and Regetton.The word Conga comes from the Carnival Conga line and has been immortalized by Cuban Artists Desi Arnaz and more recently Gloria Estefan.
The Gift of Santeria to the world is a rich tradition of music, rhythm and folklore.Divinafe salutes the many talented artists that enrich and nourish this ancient religion.
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