In the spiritual sense an angel represents a messenger of God. It is used in several different religions as a go between our world and the spiritual world. In most cases angels are used to carry out the will of God on earth.

The word ‘angel’ comes from the Greek word ‘aggeleos’ meaning messenger. Other symbols associated with angels include trumpets, harps, swords and sceptres. Angels are generally depicted as young men along with wings and halos. Cupid babies came along during the Renaissance.

Angels symbolize devotion, spirituality and faith, and are generally taken as an indication that a person has a relationship with God, or it can be a figure of protection and guidance.

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