intercession or intersession

Intercession is a prayer to a supreme being on behalf of someone else. It could also describe the act of intervening or mediating between two parties.

"The pastor set up an intercession session during worship."

Intersession means a break between semesters like an official holiday.

"I'll come home for the Intersession holiday."

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• phantom vs fathom
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Definitions

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• n  a prayer to God on behalf of another person
• n  the act of intervening (as to mediate a dispute, etc.)

News & Articles

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• John Paul II a step closer to sainthood
  A Vatican commission has approved a miracle attributed to John Paul II's intercession
  June 19, 2013 - CBS News
• John Paul II moves a step closer to sainthood
  VATICAN CITY—Pope John Paul II has moved a step closer to sainthood. A Vatican official says a commission of theologians approved a miracle attributed to his intercession, clearing a key hurdle.
  June 19, 2013 - Denver Post
• Quest for Sainthood for John Paul II Said to Advance
  A Vatican official, speaking on the condition of anonymity, said a commission of theologians approved a miracle attributed to John Paul’s intercession.
  June 19, 2013 - New York Times

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• Nashville schools may drop intersession breaks
  The Metro Nashville school system may drop intersessions — the spring and fall breaks designed to give struggling students extra academic time — and instead add extra school days for everyone.
  June 12, 2013 - Ashland City Times