Should Christians Pray to Mary or the Saints? The Shocking Truth Revealed
🚫 Should Christians Pray to Mary or the Saints? Absolutely Not.
The truth is bold and clear—praying to Mary or the “saints” is not biblical. In fact, it is necromancy—communication with the dead—a sin that Scripture condemns in both the Old and New Testaments. This unholy practice opens demonic portals and can cause spiritual oppression, torment, confusion, religious bondage, and even physical affliction.
📜 What Does the Bible Say About Necromancy?
Deuteronomy 18:10-12 (KJV) says:
"There shall not be found among you... a consulter with familiar spirits, or a wizard, or a necromancer. For all that do these things are an abomination unto the LORD."
Leviticus 20:27 commands:
“A man also or woman that hath a familiar spirit... shall surely be put to death.”
When someone prays to a dead "saint" or to Mary, they are essentially calling upon a familiar spirit. These spirits are demons impersonating the dead to deceive and gain access.
⚔️ King Saul's Judgment for Necromancy
The story of King Saul in 1 Samuel 28 illustrates the seriousness of this sin. Saul sought a medium to speak with the dead prophet Samuel. But the spirit that answered was not Samuel—it was a demon in disguise. As a result, Saul lost his life and kingdom.
1 Chronicles 10:13-14 confirms:
“Saul died for his transgression... and also for asking counsel of one that had a familiar spirit.”
🧿 Catholicism and the Introduction of Necromantic Traditions
The Catholic Church did not emerge immediately after Christ’s resurrection—it evolved, blending early Christianity with pagan Roman practices.
Pagan Influence:
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Praying to multiple saints (many of which are adapted from Roman gods).
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Using relics, statues, incense, and rituals resembling ancient Babylonian mystery religions.
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Venerating Mary as a mediatrix, even calling her "Queen of Heaven"—a title given to the Babylonian goddess Ishtar.
Yet, 1 Timothy 2:5 is clear:
“For there is one God, and one mediator between God and men, the man Christ Jesus.”
Praying to Mary or saints is adding false mediators—this directly contradicts the Gospel.
🔥 Jesus’ Words on the Dead
Jesus confirms in Luke 16:19-31 (rich man and Lazarus) that communication between the dead and the living is not allowed. Not even a warning from the dead can return to help the living. Abraham tells the rich man’s spirit:
“...they have Moses and the prophets; let them hear them.”
(Luke 16:29)
The lesson: We must seek the living Word of God, not the dead, for guidance.
Even when Moses and Elijah appeared during the Transfiguration, they spoke only with Jesus, not the disciples. God interrupted Peter’s attempt to honor them by saying:
“This is My beloved Son: hear Him.”
(Luke 9:35)
👑 Was Mary Ever Meant to Be Worshiped?
Absolutely not. Though blessed among women, Mary was a human, a vessel—not a co-mediator.
She herself declared her need for salvation in Luke 1:47:
“My spirit hath rejoiced in God my Saviour.”
Jesus consistently addressed her as "woman" (John 2:4, John 19:26)—not "mother"—showing that she was not to be exalted above others. He even distanced Himself when people tried to elevate her.
“Who is my mother? and who are my brethren?”
(Matthew 12:48)
☠️ Demonic Manifestations from Praying to Saints
What happens when you pray to the dead?
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You grant legal access to demons (familiar spirits).
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You may experience religious bondage, confusion, guilt, spiritual blindness.
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People suffer from torment, nightmares, anxiety, physical sickness, and relational destruction as a result of demonic influence.
These doors must be shut through repentance and deliverance.
✝️ Deliverance Prayers of Repentance
Pray this aloud with faith:
“Father God, I repent for praying to anyone other than You. I renounce every form of necromancy, idolatry, and communication with the dead in Jesus’ name. I close every demonic portal I have opened through this sin. I break all unholy ties to Mary, saints, or ancestors and command every familiar spirit to leave me now in Jesus’ name! I plead the blood of Jesus over my spirit, soul, and body. I receive your forgiveness and ask for cleansing and freedom. Amen!”
📚 Know the Word of God
Scripture must be the ultimate authority—not church tradition, feelings, or religious icons.
“My people are destroyed for lack of knowledge.”
— Hosea 4:6
