qaddisin (kadashim, kadishim)

A class of angels who reside in the sixth or seventh HEAVEN and who have a higher rank than MERKABAH angels. Qaddisin means “holy ones.” According to rab- binic lore the chief of the order is made of hail and is so tall it would take 500 years to walk his height. The qaddisin are charged with singing unceasing hymns of praise and adoration to God. They serve on the seat of judgment along with the IRIN . When MOSES travels to heaven he sees the qaddisin and the irin together.