How do the heavenly hosts celebrate the marriage of the Lamb, and how does the Word of God vanquish the beast and false prophet?

Resounding shouts of praise fill the celestial realm following the downfall of the corrupt city, as an immense multitude acclaims the salvation, glory and power to God for avenging the shed blood of His faithful witnesses. The twenty-four elders and the four living creatures prostrate themselves before the heavenly throne in adoration, ratifying these praises with their fervent agreement. A summons from the throne urges all servants of the Almighty to offer thanksgiving, prompting an overwhelming chorus resembling roaring waters and thunder to proclaim that the Lord reigns supreme. The long-awaited wedding of the Lamb has arrived, His bride prepared in dazzling, spotless linen that signifies the righteous actions of the saints. Blessed are all who receive invitations to this celestial banquet, words certified as authentic divine truth. When John bows down before the revealing angel to offer veneration, the messenger forbids him, affirming that he is merely a fellow servant sharing the testimony of Jesus, which he calls the spirit of prophecy; Bishop Challoner notes the patristic reflections of Saints Augustine and Gregory the Great regarding whether John mistook the glorious spirit for the Deity or offered lawful angelic reverence declined out of regard for human nature elevated by the Incarnation and John’s dignity as apostle, prophet and martyr.

Heaven opens to reveal a majestic white horse whose rider is designated Faithful and True, judging and waging warfare in perfect righteousness. His searching gaze burns like fire, His head bears multiple royal diadems, and He carries a written name known only to Himself. Vested in a mantle sprinkled with blood, His name is proclaimed as the Word of God, followed by celestial legions robed in pure white linen upon white steeds. A keen two-edged sword proceeds from His mouth to strike rebellious nations, which He will govern with an iron rod while treading the fierce winepress of Almighty God's wrath, displaying upon His garments and thigh the supreme title of King of kings and Lord of lords.

An angel standing within the sun issues a loud invitation to all birds flying through mid-heaven, calling them to gather for the banquet of God and consume the flesh of fallen kings, commanders, warriors, and all ranks of society. The beast and the monarchs of the earth assemble their forces in defiant rebellion against the heavenly rider and His army. , both the beast and the fraudulent prophet who performed deceptive marvels to mislead those who accepted the beast's mark are captured alive and plunged directly into the blazing pool of sulfur. The remainder of their rebellious confederacy is slain by the sword proceeding from the conqueror's mouth, leaving the scavenger birds sated upon their remains.