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What (who) is Intercessor - definition
RELIGIOUS PRAYER FOR ACTS UPON OTHERS
Intercessory prayer; Intercessor; Intercessory prayers; Intercessory hymn; Intercessor in Islam
Intercessor
·noun A bishop, who, during a vacancy of the see, administers the bishopric till a successor is installed.
II. Intercessor ·noun One who goes between, or intercedes; a mediator. (a) One who interposes between parties at variance, with a view to reconcile them. (b) One who pleads in behalf of another.
intercessor
n.
Mediator, interceder.
Intercession
Intercession or intercessory prayer is the act of asking or requesting to a deity or to a saint in heaven to pray on behalf of oneself or others.
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Intercession
Intercession or intercessory prayer is the act of praying to a deity on behalf of others, or asking a saint in heaven to pray on behalf of oneself or for others.
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.
Examples of use of Intercessor
1. The Virgin Mary was seen as the key intercessor on behalf of plague sufferers.