…Seraphim means 'those who kindle or make hot', and Cherubim denotes abundance of knowledge or an outflowing of Wisdom. Reasonably, therefore, is the first Celestial Hierarchy administered by the most transcendent Natures, since it occupies a more exalted place than all the others, being immediately present with God; and because of its nearness, to it are brought the first revelations and perfections of God before the rest.