Archangel Uriel Statue, Angel of Repentance with Flaming Sword, 14 in

The Fire of God in an Archangel Uriel Statue

This Uriel angel figurine stands with a fiery sword raised in one hand and heavy keys in the other. The sword stands for divine justice, and the keys open the gates of Hades. An antique yellow-grey finish over crushed stone and resin gives the Archangel Uriel statue the look of weathered stone. A detachable base with a front name plate identifies him as Uriel.

Product Details

• Material: Crushed stone and resin
• Finish: Antique yellow-grey
• Dimensions: 14 in H x 6.5 in W x 5.75 in D
• Weight: 5 lbs
• Includes: Detachable base with front name plate
• Product number: A-023S

The Meaning of Uriel

His Hebrew name is usually rendered fire of God or light of God. That suits a fiery sword angel statue. In the Book of Enoch he is one of four named archangels. He is set over the world and over Tartarus, and he warns Noah of the coming flood. A Uriel angel figurine therefore stands for watchfulness as well as judgment.

Keys, Sword, and Repentance

Later tradition gave Uriel the key to the pit at the end of days. That helps explain why this angel of repentance statue carries keys as well as a sword. Britannica links him to the flaming sword that drove Adam and Eve from Eden. Devotional titles tie that sword to a call for a change of heart.

Uriel in Ancient Texts

Another text, 2 Esdras, shows Uriel instructing the prophet Ezra. Writers in many traditions gave him visions and warnings to deliver. This Archangel Uriel statue gathers those roles into one stern, upright figure. The angel of repentance statue form reminds us that justice and mercy work together.

A Figure for Study and Reflection

Uriel rewards a quiet look. The raised sword draws the eye upward, while the heavy keys pull it back down. An Archangel Uriel statue works well on a desk where you read or write. Tradition links him with wisdom and light. The Uriel angel figurine also fits a shelf of religious books. The name plate on the angel of repentance statue helps visitors learn who he is. This fiery sword angel statue has real presence.

At 14 in tall and 5 lbs, this fiery sword angel statue suits a mantel, bookcase, or home altar. The detachable base carries his name. Dust it with a soft dry cloth. More angels wait in our Christianity, Angels and Crosses collection.

An Archangel Uriel statue honors an angel who is less common in art than Michael or Gabriel. Artists often give him a book or scroll for wisdom. The Council of Rome in 745 dropped him from the angels honored in Rome. Eastern Orthodoxy keeps his feast on November 8.

For More Reading

• Trace Uriel from the Book of Enoch to later tradition. Uriel - Wikipedia
• Learn how Jewish and Christian writers pictured the angel of fire. Uriel - Encyclopaedia Britannica