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Who Are the Four Living Creatures?<\/strong><\/p>\n

by\u00a0Fr Matthew Attia<\/strong><\/i><\/p>\n

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On Saturday, 17th November 2018 the Church celebrates the Commemoration of the 4 Living Creatures who carry the Throne of God as seen by St. John the Evangelist,\u201cThe four living creatures, each having six wings, were<\/em>\u00a0full of eyes around and within. And they do no rest day or night, saying: \u2018Holy, Holy, Holy, Lord God Almighty, who was and is and is to come!\u2019\u201d<\/em> (Revelation 4:8-9).<\/p>\n

\u201cThe first living creature was like a lion, the second living creature was like a calf, the third living creature had a face like a man and the fourth living creature was like a flying eagle.\u201d<\/em> (Revelation 4:7).<\/p>\n

The Prophet Ezekiel, whilst in exile in Babylon, saw a heavenly vision depicting the 4 living creatures (Ezekiel 1:4-28). St. John Chrysostom says, \u201cThere is nothing like the four Living Creatures in their honour, neither in heaven nor on earth because they are carrying God\u2019s throne. They are created of light and fire. They are very strong and powerful. They appeal to God for the forgiveness of sins of mankind.\u201d<\/p>\n

The Fathers of the Church, contemplating on the nature and role of the 4 living creatures emerged with the following interpretations:<\/p>\n

1. The Four Living Creatures=refer to the Attributes of God<\/strong><\/p>\n