[Justinian of]

Within Orthodox belief, angels and demons possess a profound understanding of human nature and behavior but do not have the capacity to know our secret thoughts directly. Only God has this omniscient capability. Angels and demons may infer our thoughts and intentions through our actions, behaviors, and perhaps even through spiritual intuition, but the inner sanctum of human thoughts remains solely known to God. When individuals direct their thoughts toward angels or saints in prayer, it is by God’s will and provision that these prayers are understood​