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Surielthe Archangel

Coptic Synaxarium (Coptic Orthodox Calendar) 27 Topa ( The Twenty-Seventh Day of the Blessed Month of Tubah ) The Commemoration of the Archangel Suriel On this day also, the church commemorates the honorable Archangel Suriel
Principal commemoration 12 Kiahk · 21 Dec

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The Twenty-Seventh Day of the Blessed Month of Tubah

The Commemoration of the Archangel Suriel

On this day the Church commemorates the honorable Archangel Suriel (also called Sarael), one of the seven holy archangels who stand before the throne of God and minister unceasingly in His presence. The Scriptures reveal that among these heavenly princes there are those who stand before the Lord, as the angel said to Zacharias, "I am Gabriel, that stand in the presence of God" (Luke 1:19), and as is written of the seven who stand before God (Revelation 8:2). Suriel is numbered among this glorious company, a herald and trumpeter of the King of kings, whose voice declares the commands of the Most High.

The Coptic tradition recounts that the Archangel Suriel was with Ezra the righteous prophet and scribe, and instructed him concerning many hidden mysteries, opening to him the understanding of things kept secret. For God sends His angels to His servants to comfort, to guide, and to make known His will, even as it is written, Are they not all ministering spirits, sent forth to minister for them who shall be heirs of salvation? (Hebrews 1:14) And the Psalmist sang, The angel of the Lord encampeth round about them that fear him, and delivereth them (Psalms 34:7).

The Archangel Suriel is a tireless intercessor on behalf of sinners, lifting up before God the prayers and tears of the repentant, that they may obtain mercy and forgiveness. He stands as a faithful servant of the Lord's compassion, rejoicing with all the host of heaven over one sinner that repenteth (Luke 15:10). The faithful entreat his prayers, that through his ministry they may be strengthened in the way of repentance and kept from every snare of the enemy.

With all the heavenly hosts, the Archangel Suriel ceaselessly glorifies God, joining the unending hymn of praise, Holy, holy, holy, is the Lord of hosts: the whole earth is full of his glory (Isaiah 6:3). The Church honors his commemoration and seeks his powerful intercession before the throne of grace.

His intercession be with us. Amen.

Titles

Archangel of the Lord
Of the Seven Standing Before God
Messenger of the Most High
Of the Heavenly Hosts
Servant of the Divine Presence

Feasts

Principal commemoration12 Kiahk · 21 Dec
Doxology · salutations to the Archangel

The Hymn

A best-effort translation for meaning — not the original poetic text.
(Note: this is a best-effort rendering of the meaning of a Coptic hymn; it is not the poetic original.)
Lifter of prayers and supplication, commander of the hosts of heaven, fourth of the seven chief angels.
Refrain: Our intercessor, the Angel Suriel.
He intercedes for our souls; my rock is God. He gladdens us forever. He appeared in majesty and dignity. O companion from the Egyptian land, keeper of hidden mysteries, with the trumpet of joy for the peoples, for the righteous and the martyrs. Always a helper to them; the command of the Lord is answered. For our deliverance from terrors he leads them to Paradise and wipes away the tears, and our end is gladness and joy. O ranks of the luminous ones, he leads us to the sweetest place. All cry out: O God! He performs the rites, and his beauty lies in his meaning. The watchful one who never sleeps stands before His pure apostles, and his aid comes in the hour of distress. Ezra the prophet received a gift from him, and he comforts the broken-hearted. With the trumpet, the sweetest call; in their torment they stand firm, however great the suffering. O intercessor of every generation, sons of holy Jesus, he shows compassion to the peoples and makes our prayers as incense, together with all the heavenly ones, unto the end of the ages. All the faithful in the presence of the Holy One: how sweet is your name! Bearer of the trumpet of peace, by the command of Jesus the righteous, you visited Joseph the righteous in a pastoral visitation. An intercessor for whoever repents; with the trumpet, the most beautiful supplication. Martyrs together with saints; he heals every affliction. Your intercession, O Suriel, with the trumpet gladdens souls. Ask of the Lord Jesus; pray together with the Mother of Light; pray for us at all times; may He keep us in the faith. The praise of your name is in our mouths.
O Angel Suriel, help us all.
Our intercessor, the Angel Suriel — lifter of prayers and supplication, commander of the hosts of heaven, fourth of the seven chief angels.
Our intercessor, the Angel Suriel — he intercedes for our souls, he performs the rites, in the presence of the Holy One.
Our intercessor, the Angel Suriel — my rock is God, and his beauty lies in his meaning; how sweet is your name!
Our intercessor, the Angel Suriel — he gladdens us forever, the watchful one who never sleeps, bearer of the trumpet of peace.
Our intercessor, the Angel Suriel — he appeared in majesty and dignity before His pure apostles, by the command of Jesus the righteous.
Our intercessor, the Angel Suriel — from the Egyptian land, O companion, and his aid in the hour of distress; you visited Joseph the righteous.
Our intercessor, the Angel Suriel — out of hidden mysteries, Ezra the prophet received a gift from him in a pastoral visitation.
Our intercessor, the Angel Suriel — with the trumpet of joy for the peoples, you comfort the broken-hearted, intercessor for whoever repents.
Our intercessor, the Angel Suriel — for the righteous and the martyrs, with the trumpet the sweetest call, with the trumpet the most beautiful supplication.
Our intercessor, the Angel Suriel — always a helper to them; in their torment standing firm, martyrs together with saints.
Our intercessor, the Angel Suriel — the command of the Lord is answered, however great the suffering; he heals every affliction.
Our intercessor, the Angel Suriel — for our deliverance from terrors, O intercessor of every generation, your intercession, O Suriel