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Dominions

An angelic order of the second hierarchy, traditionally associated with governance, command, and the ordering of lower angelic ministries.

Short Definition

The angelic order traditionally associated with governance and command.

Difficulty

Intermediate

Language Origin

Latin / English

Pronunciation

də-MIN-yənz

Dominions, also called Dominations or Lordships, form the highest order of the second hierarchy. In medieval theology they are associated with appointing and ordering the ministries carried out by lower angelic ranks.

Etymology

From Latin dominationes, “lordships” or “rulerships.”

Sculptor Notes

Dominions do not possess a single universally fixed visual attribute. Crowns, sceptres, or orbs may appear in later schemes, but the sculptor should verify the specific iconographic program before assigning such symbols.

References

https://www.newadvent.org/summa/1108.htm