  
These angels are second only to the seraphim, and
their name signifies "fullness of knowledge".
Characterized by a deep insight into God's secrets,
the cherubim truly possess the fullness of the divine
science of heaven.
They are often sent to earth with the greatest of tasks
like the expulsion of Man from the Garden of Eden and
the Annunciation of Christ. They also enlighten the
lesser choirs of angels and are to them, the Voice of
Divine Wisdom.
Cherubim are described as the charioteers of God,
steering the Ophanim/Thrones, the third order of
Angels depicted as wheels. And contrary to the
paintings on greeting cards and new age book covers
of fat, winged baby cherubs, the cherubim are
described as sphinx-like creatures in Assyrian lore, or
the angels gracing the Ark of the Covenant and
Solomon's temple in the Bible.
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