intercession

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But most of all, the anastenaria feel empowered through the saints’ intercession to put out the smoldering embers.

From Seattle Times

Washington’s intercession ahead of the war’s anniversary appears to have been only partially successful.

From Washington Post

His hospitalization and photos showing an uncomfortable and grimacing pope being helped to move after the Wednesday audience touched off a flurry of speculation and a global prayer chain as Catholic leaders called for intercession.

From Washington Times

For Rother to become a saint, a miracle involving his intercession must be verified.

From Seattle Times

Still, successive administrations in Washington sought to limit his ability to travel to the United States, despite personal intercessions from Putin.

From Seattle Times