An Introduction to Angels
Types of angels
Malachim - Translation: Messengers; General word for angel
Seraphim - Translation: The burning ones; Sing and praise God
Ophanim - Translation: Arbiters; Guardians of the throne of God
Chayot HaKodesh - Translation: Living beings; Living beings

One of Melozzo's musician (seraphim) angels from the Basilica dei Santi Apostoli, now in the sacristy of St. Peter's Basilica
Famous angels and their tasks
Michael (translation: who is like God?), performs acts of justice and pow
Gabriel (translation: the strength of God), performs God's kindness
Raphael (translation: God Heals), God's healing force
Uriel (translation: God is my light), leads us to destiny
Samael (translation: the severity of God), angel of death - see also Malach HaMavet (translation: the angel of death)
Sandalphon (translation: bringing together), battles Samael and brings humankind together
Camael/Chamuel (translation: one who seeks God), expelled Adam from the Garden of Eden and punishes those who transgress against God
Sataniel/Satan (translation: the adversary[19]), tempts humans, serves as an adversary, and brings people's sins before them in the heavenly court
Metatron (translation is disputed, may mean "keeper of the watch", "guardian", or "he who sits behind the throne of Heaven"), God's heavenly scribe recording the deeds of all that is