Intercession

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A German votive offering thanks to the Virgin Mary in the form of a painting (1796)

Intercession or intercessory prayer is the act of praying on behalf of others, or asking a saint in heaven to pray on behalf of oneself or for others.[1]

The Apostle Paul's exhortation to Timothy specified that intercession prayers should be made for all people.

I urge, then, first of all, that petitions, prayers, intercession and thanksgiving be made for all people—for kings and all those in authority, that we may live peaceful and quiet lives in all godliness and holiness.

— 1 Timothy 2:1–2
  1. ^ Filson, Floyd V. (January 1954). "Petition and Intercession: The Biblical Doctrine of Prayer (2)". Interpretation: A Journal of Bible and Theology. 8 (1): 21–34. doi:10.1177/002096435400800102.