Modern Orthodox explanation
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Fr. Lawrence Farley gives one contemporary Orthodox account of prayer to the saints, reading intercession as distinct from divine worship and appealing to 2 Maccabees. This is one author’s exposition, not a survey of every Orthodox jurisdiction or an ecumenical consensus.
Reception
modern
Perspective note
Comparative historical/source study. The original author's or church's reception is retained; inclusion does not make every claim Oriental Orthodox teaching.
Sources and further reading
- Praying to the Saints
Modern Orthodox exposition; author-specific interpretation.