SSA016: Explore the history and symbolism of angels in sacred art with Alix Murray and Kathryn Laffrey as they draw on Catholic doctrine and history to examine angelic depictions across various art forms and periods, emphasizing their roles as messengers and guardians. Get all new episodes automatically and for free: Follow by Email | Watch this episode and subscribe on YouTube. https://youtu.be/f9ce3yUFze4 Help us continue to offer The Secrets of Sacred Art. Won’t you make a pledge at SQPN.com/give today? Links for this episode: * More Qs and As on the Angels * What Kind of Creatures Are the Cherubim? * Priscillianism: Wall Paintings * Sarcophagus of Junius Bassus * Cherubim, Cherubs, and Putti * Angels: A Homily * Ophanim – Wikipedia * British Museum – The Nimrud Ivories * Homily for the Feast of Holy Archangel Michael and the Heavenly Host * Synaxis of the Archangels XIXc Icon * Lamentation (The Mourning of Christ) – Wikipedia * The Met – The Annunciation * Tobias and the Angel * The Annunciation – Museo del Prado * This Famous Sculpture Depicts the Ecstasy of Saint Teresa of Avila * The Flight into Egypt – Museo del Prado * Saint Francis of Assisi – WikiArt * Munich-Style Stained Glass – Wikipedia * YouTube – Angels We Have Heard * Martin Earle – Artist * The Miraculous Image of the Guardian Angel – Daniel Mitsui * YouTube – Why Angels Matter