Athenagoras, Plea for the Christians 10 and 24
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Athenagoras describes angels and ministers whom God appoints to posts around the elements, heavens, world, and its ordering. They are created ministers under God’s providence, not independent powers.
Reception
patristic
Perspective note
Comparative historical/source study. The original author's or church's reception is retained; inclusion does not make every claim Oriental Orthodox teaching.
Sources and further reading
- A Plea for the Christians
Angel and minister language within Christian apologetic.