Selaphiel

Selaphiel or Sealtiel (Aramaic צלתיאל "Tzelathiel" "Prayer of God", Heb. שאלתיאל "Shealtiel"), sometimes identified with Salathiel from the Second Book of Esdras. He is one of the seven archangels in Eastern Orthodox tradition, and in traditional folk Catholicism. [ [http://www.3saints.com/angels.html Names and Ranks of Angels] ] When depicted in iconography by himself or with individual characteristics, he is shown in an attitude of humble prayer, with downcast eyes and arms crossed over his breast. [ [http://www.holy-transfiguration.org/library_en/ang_heavhost.html The heavenly host and our modern life] ] Prayer is considered his special attribute, [ [http://www.holy-transfiguration.org/library_en/ang_powers.html The rational heavenly powers] ] and Orthodox Christians will seek his help if their prayer is suffering from distractions, inattentiveness, or coldness. In Catholic Tradition, he is depicted as bearing two fish hung from a string and a staff with a water gourd tied to it.

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