Angels-ETHNARCHS

In the same way that individual human beings have guardian angels,
so larger groups are watched over by particular angels. These angels are
traditionally referred to as ethnarchs. The earliest biblical evidence
that angels are in charge of nations appears in Daniel, chapters 10 and
12. Michael is described as “the great prince who has charge of your
people.” In Jewish legend seventy distinct nations emerged out of the
debacle at the Tower of Babel, and God appointed an angel to watch
over each nation. Jewish legend further asserts that all of the ethnarchs
except Michael, guardian of Israel, fell and became evil angels. Among
these fallen angels are Dubbiel, guardian of Persia, Rahab, guardian of
Egypt, and Sammael, guardian of Rome. Despite their supposedly fallen
state, God is able to direct the course of nations by issuing commands
to their angels. Portugal is the only country to celebrate a feast in
honor of its angel, on the third Sunday in July.