Intercessor

/ˌɪntəsˈɛsə/

/ˌɪntɚsˈɛsɚ/

[noun]

Intercessor

[NOUN]

a negotiator who acts as a link between parties

synonyms : go-between

intermediary

intermediator

mediator

Examples

1. The pilgrims believe Anthony is their protector, confidant, and intercessor.

2. This idea that martyrs could be intercessors for living Christians develops.

3. And eventually, the Church came to recognize saints as more than just people worthy of admiration and imitation, but as intercessors whose prayers could win grace from God.

4. I'll not be made a soft and dull-eyed fool, To shake the head, relent, and sigh, and yield To Christian intercessors.