The mystery of the seven stars which you saw in my right hand, and the seven golden lampstands. The seven stars are the angels of the seven churches: and the seven lampstands which you saw are the seven churches.
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George Leo Haydock
AD 1849
Angels. These are the seven bishops of the churches. Christ's having them in his right hand, shows the care he takes of his Church. (Calmet)