Angelophany

/ˌændʒɛˈlɑfəni/ noun

Definition

The appearance or manifestation of an angel; a revelation through angelic intervention.

Etymology

From Greek 'angelos' (angel) + 'phaneia' (appearance/revelation). Related to theophany but specifically involves angelic rather than direct divine appearance.

Kelly Says

The Annunciation to Mary is a famous angelophany—it's the technical theological term for when an angel shows up with a message! Major religions have signature angelophanies in their foundational texts.

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