Rites and Rituals of the Coptic Orthodox Church

Dictionary of Coptic Orthodox Church Terms and Terminology

Intercession

 

* A type of prayer or a petition on behalf of others.

* Such prayer, implicit or explicit, forms part of almost all Christian worship, particularly all the traditional forms of the Liturgy of the Eucharist.

* Intercession may be made

1. in words of definite petition,

2. in mental prayer, and

3. by offering a service or action for a specified intention.

* See Hyten.

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