Talk:Auditio/@comment-12202589-20140421085100/@comment-24540535-20140421172021

Also their titles are symbolic.

Virtues are different from the Cardinal Virtues. The four Cardinals are based from the ancient greek (that was later adapted) and the Virtues is a tier in the angelic hierarchy that serve God.

The 4 Cardinal Virtues do not serve in the angelic hierarchy. For the likes of men however they are merely a means of achieving a virtuous life. The virtues are a sort of guideline, some will personify it a bit but they aren't actually angels.

Virtues simply supervise the movements of heavenly bodies and maintain order. They are actually very similar to Thrones (according to some).