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During medieval times, people prayed to saints as intercessors, believing that saints held a special status in heaven and could effectively advocate for them before God. This practice was rooted in the idea that saints, being holy individuals who had lived virtuous lives, had the power to intercede for the faithful in their prayers. Additionally, praying to saints provided a tangible connection to the divine, offering hope and comfort in times of need, illness, or uncertainty. The veneration of saints also fostered a sense of community and shared faith among believers.
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Can Catholics ask dead people to pray for them or do they have to be saints?
Catholic do not pray to 'dead people' unless they are saints.
What religions pray to saints?
The Catholics pray to Saints. They believe they are in heaven with God and pray on our behalf as well.
What did knights pray for during the medieval times?
For strength in their next battle, and courage to carry on.
Why do you pray to saints?
Catholics pray to saints to intercede on their behalf with God. The Reformation leader, Martin Luther, considered this akin to polytheism and therefore banned this practice from his churches, so Protestants do not pray to saints.
Who can a Catholic pray to besides the God?
Catholics pray to Mother Mary, St. Joseph - the father of Jesus Christ and they can pray to all saints. There are patron saints for almost each and everything. So in times of difficulty when you pray to these saints, these saints in-turn pray to God on your behalf and the petitions are answered soon.
Who do we pray for on All Souls and All Saints Day?
In reality, a person can pray for any saint that they would like to on All Soul's or All Saint's Day. Traditionally, people prayed for saints who did not have their own special day already allotted to them. People also tended to pray for specific saints, such as those that are of their church, town, family, or of the same name.
Why do people pray to Saint Dominic?
There are several saints named Dominic. Please be specific.
Do Protestants pray to saints?
No, Protestants do not typically pray to saints. They believe in direct communication with God through prayer.
Why should you pray to the saints?
So that they in turn, can pray to God for you.
Who do Russian orthodox pray to?
They pray to God, either directly or through the saints. It is important to pray to Jesus Christ, to His Mother the Virgin Mary, and to the holy Saints of the Church. but how long to they pray for?
Why do you honor saints in heaven?
Yes catholics honor and believe in saints. They pray to saints, build churches in their honor. Catholics believe that saints in heaven pray on their behalf to GOD.
Do Catholics pray to statues?
No, Catholics do not pray to statues. Catholics pray to God, Jesus, and ask Saints to pray for them.
