intercessory

[in-ter-ses-uh-ree]

adjective

having the function of interceding: an intercessory prayer.

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 of intercessory

Despite (or rather because of) being raised Southern Baptist, I am uncomfortable with the whole concept of intercessory prayer.
Bring on the Made-for-Reality-TV District Race Down South
Michelle Cottle
February 25, 2014

Historical Examples of intercessory

He suffered, being tempted, and this is the basis of His intercessory service.
The Work Of Christ
A. C. Gaebelein
I had come in time for the intercessory visit to the stations of the cross.
Riviera Towns
Herbert Adams Gibbons
Intercessory services were held in the Cathedral and other churches.
With the Ulster Division in France
Arthur 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 Samuel
W. G. Blaikie
Intercessory prayer might be defined as loving our neighbour on our knees.
With God in the World
Charles H. Brent