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Intercession of saints

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In Catholic & Eastern Orthodox theology, the intersession of the saints is prayer to holy men and women that the Church has recognized, in the belief that their prayers in turn have a "powerful effect" (Epistle of James 5:16).[1] Protestants see only prayer to God Himself as valid.

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  1. "Intercession by the Saints? | Christian Library". www.christianstudylibrary.org. Retrieved 2024-03-09.