Angel (from Greek - "messenger") - a rational disembodied ministering spirit, possessing free will, consciously choosing the path of service and obedience to the Lord, an active participant in the Providence of God.
The purpose of angels is to proclaim the will of God. They protect a person, strengthen his faith, help choose the right path in life and facilitate the return of the strayed to the bosom of the Church.
In a figurative sense, an angel can denote an ideal, embodiment...
