intercession

It arises only if one imagines being the “single, messiah-like figure” whose intercession is the key to victory.

The key to meeting the right people was sifarish, an intercession from a well-connected friend.

He drew near to present an acceptable sacrifice; and as a priest, he makes intercession.

From within the chamber came the sounds of a scuffle, a man's soft laugh, and a girl's softer intercession.

He cannot so follow him as a Priest before the throne on high, making intercession for sinners.

Through their intercession they obtain for us from Him the grace to lead a virtuous life and to gain heaven.

What else but the intercession of the saint whom he had befriended obtained for this heathen the grace of the Faith and martyrdom?