[Justinian of]

Orthodox Christianity teaches that guardian angels have a unique and personal relationship with the individuals they protect. This relationship is divinely ordained and, as such, is not seen as being transferable after the individual’s death. Instead, these guardian angels continue to fulfill their roles within the heavenly hierarchy, serving God’s will. After the death of the person they were guarding, the relationship transforms rather than ends, reflecting the eternal nature of God’s creation and providence​