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Intercession of the saints is a doctrine held by the Eastern Orthodox, Oriental Orthodox and Roman Catholic Churches, and some Anglicans, that saints may be asked to intercede (or pray) for others. The doctrine of requesting intercession from saints can be found in Christian writings from the 3rd century AD.〔(【引用サイトリンク】title=On the Intercession and Invocation of the Saints )〕〔http://www.catholic.com/library/Intercession_of_the_Saints.asp〕 The 4th-century Apostles' Creed states belief in the communion of saints which certain Christian churches interpret as supporting the intercession of saints. Following the stream of Judaic-Christian tradition, Judaism allows for the petition of the saints. (See discussion below.) Clarification should be made that in the Lutheran teachings all believers are saints, but prayer to saints who have been transferred to the Church Triumphant is forbidden. ==Biblical basis== Advocates of the doctrine say that Jesus' parable of The Rich Man and Lazarus in (Luke 16:19–31 ) indicates the ability of the dead to pray for the living. On the basis of Christ's intercession for believers, who is present at the Right hand of God ((Romans 8:34 ); (Hebrews 7:25 )), it is argued by extension that other people who have died but are alive in Christ may be able to intercede on behalf of the petitioner ((John 11:25 ); (Romans 8:38–39 )). Aquinas quotes Revelation 8:4: "And the smoke of the incense of the prayers of the saints ascended up before God from the hand of the angel".〔 Both those for and against the intercession of saints quote (Job 5:1 ). 抄文引用元・出典: フリー百科事典『 ウィキペディア（Wikipedia）』 ■ウィキペディアで「Intercession of saints」の詳細全文を読む スポンサード リンク
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