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[Alexandr Korol]

Let’s sum up. Let’s assume that this was the first stage when we figured out about the throne, that is, the cube. The second stage is seven lamps. We now understand what it is. The third step is that we now need to figure out what Cherubim is.

But in order to understand what Cherubim are, we also need to imagine this concept of what the “throne of glory” is and these seven lamps, and what kind of place this is being described. We need to decipher this geometric shape, this matrix. One “of” that will help us is to read on Wikipedia what a tetramorph is. It says there that this is something four-shaped, four-sided, some winged creatures with four faces, and that the Revelation of John describes this. And that these are the guardians of the corners of the throne of the Lord and the four limits of paradise. And now we can imagine that there is a cube, these corners, and here it is written about this, that these are the guardians of these corners. But put more emphasis by entering “ancient tetramorph fresco” or icon in the search. And you will see the image of four angels or creatures who have wings and who have faces: a bull, a man, a lion, and an eagle. Most often they are depicted facing four cardinal points. Also, when you Google it, and look for illustrations of a tetramorph, you may come across the fact that not only these four animals are depicted, but also some kind of wheels for them are depicted. We’ll get to them later. For now, we need to become familiar with these four Cherubim, the four living creatures. Therefore, you should read on Wikipedia what a tetramorph is and you should read what Cherubs are. Be sure to read it. And you should note to yourself what they look like, look at the icons of the Cherubim. Count how many wings they have, where it is mentioned, on icons, or on Wikipedia, or written in some Christian scriptures, how many of these creatures are, where they are located and pay attention.