CELESTIAL REGISTRY
Zadkiel
Domination
Domain Mercy, forgiveness, benevolence
Tradition Jewish, Christian
First appearance Rabbinic tradition (c. 1st century CE onward)
The angel who stayed Abraham's hand as he was about to sacrifice Isaac on Mount Moriah. His name means 'Righteousness of God.' He is the patron of all who forgive and the standard-bearer of divine mercy.