intercessory

[ in-ter-ses-uh-ree ]

adjective

1. having the function of interceding:

   an intercessory prayer.

Word History and Origins

Origin of intercessory¹

1570–80; < Medieval Latin intercessōrius, equivalent to Latin interced- ( intercession ) + -tōrius -tory ¹, with dt > ss

Example Sentences

Intercessory prayer: The act of praying on behalf of others.

From Salon

Intercessory prayers, such as praying for the nation or for certain politicians or government officials, are common among those associated with the NAR.

From Salon

So, when Baby Joshua had to wear glasses with impossibly thick lenses as an infant and be seen regularly by doctors, it was no surprise when the self-proclaimed prayer warriors, my mother included, began the laying-on of hands and intercessory prayer sessions to claim healing for him.

From Salon

Still, the intercessory bubble surrounding the faithful remained unpunctured.

From Salon

“There is no reliable literature to support that intercessory prayer for others has any impact. Nor can you take a person’s anecdote as evidence,” he said.

From Los Angeles Times