  
Principalities preside over the third Choir (level) of the
Angel Hierarchy. They guide and protect the world's
nations, towns and cities, directly watching over the
mortal world.
Also, they are given to the protection of religion and of
politics. Having more freedom to act than the lesser
angels below them, they are responsible for carrying
out divine acts concerning their area of jurisdiction.
Finally, they are given to the task of managing the
duties of the Archangels and Angels.
St. Thomas says of them: "The execution of the
angelic ministrations consists in announcing divine
things. Now, in the execution of any action there are
beginners and leaders; this, the leadership, belongs
to the Principalities."
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