intercessory
[in-ter-ses-uh-ree]
- having the function of interceding: an intercessory prayer.
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Origin of intercessory
1570–80; < Medieval Latin intercessōrius, equivalent to Latin interced- (see intercession) + -tōrius -tory1, with dt > ss
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Examples from the Web for intercessory
Contemporary Examples
Despite (or rather because of) being raised Southern Baptist, I am uncomfortable with the whole concept of intercessory prayer.
Historical Examples
He suffered, being tempted, and this is the basis of His intercessory service.
The Work Of ChristA. C. Gaebelein
I had come in time for the intercessory visit to the stations of the cross.
Riviera TownsHerbert Adams Gibbons
Intercessory services were held in the Cathedral and other churches.
With the Ulster Division in FranceArthur Purefoy Irwin Samuels
What should I do, if I had not the privilege of intercessory prayer for you?
The Expositor's Bible: The First Book of SamuelW. G. Blaikie
Intercessory prayer might be defined as loving our neighbour on our knees.
With God in the WorldCharles H. Brent