Selaphiel


Saint Selaphiel the Archangel or Saint Sealtiel, Selatiel, or Selathiel is one of the archangels in Eastern Orthodox traditions.

Patronage

Selaphiel is often seen as the Patron Saint of prayer and worship for members of the Eastern Orthodox Church. In some Orthodox traditions, he is said to help people interpret dreams, break addictions, protect children, preside over exorcisms, and rule over music in heaven. Orthodox Christians will seek his help if their prayer is suffering from distractions, inattentiveness, or coldness. In tradition, he is depicted with a thurible.

Iconography

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. He is also sometimes seen kneeling with incense in a thurible, praying. Prayer is considered his special attribute.