[3] Selaphiel appears in verse 31:6 of the 6th century apocryphal Christian text The Conflict of Adam and Eve, which describes how God sends him and Suriyel to help rescue Adam and Eve from Satan’s deception, commanding Selaphiel “to bring them down from the top of the high mountain and to take them to the Cave of Treasures.” Some Christian traditions[which?]

He was given much incense to offer, with the prayers of all God’s people, on the golden altar in front of the throne.

"[4] Selaphiel is often seen as the Patron Saint of prayer and worship for members of the Eastern Orthodox Church.

In some Orthodox traditions, he is said to help people interpret dreams, break addictions, protect children, preside over exorcisms, and rule over music in heaven.

When depicted in iconography by himself or with individual characteristics, he is shown in an attitude of humble prayer, with downcast eyes and arms crossed over his breast.