Your first sentence is correct. As early as 3rd century,

Your first sentence is correct. As early as 3rd century,
by sorin69 (2024-04-16 15:13:06)

In reply to: Here’s how it was explained to me when I converted. posted by usaf_irish

there is evidence showing that the martyrs were prayed to for their presumed intercessory access to Jesus, since their martyrdom qualified them for instant exaltation to heaven. It's a corollary of the doctrine of the communion of the saints.

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