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Meet Archangel Sandalphon, Angel of Music

Archangel Sandalphon's Roles and Symbols
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By
Whitney Hopler
Updated July 15, 2017

The Archangel Sandalphon is known as the angel of music.

He rules over music in heaven and helps people on Earth
use music to communicate with God in prayer.
Sandalphon means "co-brother," which refers to
Sandalphon's status as the spiritual brother of the
archangel Metatron. The ending of -on indicates that he
ascended to his position as an angel after first having lived a
human life, believed by some to be the prophet Elijah, who
ascended to heaven on a horse-drawn chariot of fire and
light.
Other spellings of his name include Sandalfon and Ophan
(Hebrew for "wheel"). This refers to ancient people's
identification of Sandalphon as one of the living creatures
with spiritual wheels from a vision recorded in
Ezekiel chapter 1 of the Bible.
Roles of Archangel Sandalphon
Sandalphon also receives the prayers of people on Earth
when they arrive in heaven, and he then weaves the prayers
into spiritual flower garlands to present to God, according to
the liturgy for the Jewish Feast of Tabernacles.
People sometimes ask for Sandalphon's help to deliver their
prayers and songs of praise to God, and to learn how to use
their God-given talents to make the world a better place.
Sandalphon is said to have lived on Earth as the prophet
Elijah before ascending to heaven and becoming an
archangel, just as his spiritual brother, Archangel Metatron,
lived on Earth as the prophet Enoch before becoming a
heavenly archangel. Some people also credit Sandalphon
with leading the guardian angels; others say that
Archangel Barachiel leads the guardian angels.
Symbols
In art, Sandalphon is often depicted playing music, to
illustrate his role as the patron angel of music. Sometimes
Sandalphon is also shown as an extremely tall figure since
Jewish tradition says that the prophet Moses had a vision
of heaven in which he saw Sandalphon, whom Moses
described as being very tall.
Energy Color
The angel color of red is associated with Archangel
Sandalphon. It is also associated with Archangel Uriel.
Sandalphon's Role According to Religious Texts
Sandalphon rules one of the seven levels of heaven,
according to religious texts, but they don't agree on which
level. The ancient Jewish and Christian non-canonical Book
of Enoch says that Sandalphon rules over the third heaven.
The Islamic Hadith says that Sandalphon is in charge of the
fourth heaven. The Zohar (a sacred text for Kabbalah)
names the seventh heaven as the place where Sandalphon
leads other angels. Sandalphon presides over the exit from
the spheres of the Kabbalah's Tree of Life.
Other Religious Roles
Sandalphon is said to join the angelic armies that
archangel Michael leads to fight Satan and his evil
forces in the spiritual realm. Sandalphon is a leader among
the seraphim class of angels, who surround God's throne in
heaven.
In astrology, Sandalphon is the angel in charge of planet
Earth. Some people believe that Sandalphon helps
differentiate the gender of children before they're born.
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Archangel Sandalphon's Roles and Symbols
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Archangel Sandalphon is the angel of music. SuperStock/Getty Images

By
Whitney Hopler
Updated July 15, 2017

The Archangel Sandalphon is known as the angel of music.

He rules over music in heaven and helps people on Earth
use music to communicate with God in prayer.
Sandalphon means "co-brother," which refers to
Sandalphon's status as the spiritual brother of the
archangel Metatron. The ending of -on indicates that he
ascended to his position as an angel after first having lived a
human life, believed by some to be the prophet Elijah, who
ascended to heaven on a horse-drawn chariot of fire and
light.
Other spellings of his name include Sandalfon and Ophan
(Hebrew for "wheel"). This refers to ancient people's
identification of Sandalphon as one of the living creatures
with spiritual wheels from a vision recorded in
Ezekiel chapter 1 of the Bible.
Roles of Archangel Sandalphon
Sandalphon also receives the prayers of people on Earth
when they arrive in heaven, and he then weaves the prayers
into spiritual flower garlands to present to God, according to
the liturgy for the Jewish Feast of Tabernacles.
People sometimes ask for Sandalphon's help to deliver their
prayers and songs of praise to God, and to learn how to use
their God-given talents to make the world a better place.
Sandalphon is said to have lived on Earth as the prophet
Elijah before ascending to heaven and becoming an
archangel, just as his spiritual brother, Archangel Metatron,
lived on Earth as the prophet Enoch before becoming a
heavenly archangel. Some people also credit Sandalphon
with leading the guardian angels; others say that
Archangel Barachiel leads the guardian angels.
Symbols
In art, Sandalphon is often depicted playing music, to
illustrate his role as the patron angel of music. Sometimes
Sandalphon is also shown as an extremely tall figure since
Jewish tradition says that the prophet Moses had a vision
of heaven in which he saw Sandalphon, whom Moses
described as being very tall.
Energy Color
The angel color of red is associated with Archangel
Sandalphon. It is also associated with Archangel Uriel.
Sandalphon's Role According to Religious Texts
Sandalphon rules one of the seven levels of heaven,
according to religious texts, but they don't agree on which
level. The ancient Jewish and Christian non-canonical Book
of Enoch says that Sandalphon rules over the third heaven.
The Islamic Hadith says that Sandalphon is in charge of the
fourth heaven. The Zohar (a sacred text for Kabbalah)
names the seventh heaven as the place where Sandalphon
leads other angels. Sandalphon presides over the exit from
the spheres of the Kabbalah's Tree of Life.
Other Religious Roles
Sandalphon is said to join the angelic armies that
archangel Michael leads to fight Satan and his evil
forces in the spiritual realm. Sandalphon is a leader among
the seraphim class of angels, who surround God's throne in
heaven.
In astrology, Sandalphon is the angel in charge of planet
Earth. Some people believe that Sandalphon helps
differentiate the gender of children before they're born.
Cite this Article


 Archangel Raziel Profile

The Angels on the Kabbalah Tree of Life

Who Are Cherubim Angels?

Meet Archangel Metatron, Angel of Life

Signs of the Archangel Sandalphon

How Angels Communicate Through Music

Seraphim Angels: Burning With Passion for God

Angel Types in Judaism

Meet Archangel Raphael, the Angel of Healing

The Story of Archangel Haniel Taking Enoch to Heaven

Meet Archangel Jophiel, Angel of Beauty

 

Archangel Phanuel

Archangel Azrael

Who Was the Angel Who Guided Moses During the Exodus?

Archangel Jeremiel's Roles and Symbols

Chayot Ha Kodesh Angels

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