“ The prayers of the holy ones, ” or anointed Christians, are likened to incense used in temple worship. This symbolism underscores the sacredness of prayer.
(‏ رؤيا ٥ :‏ ٨ ؛‏ ٨ :‏ ​ ٣ ،‏ ٤ ؛‏ لاويين ١٦ :‏ ​ ١٢ ،‏ ١٣‏ )‏ وَيُشَدِّدُ هذَا ٱلتَّشْبِيهُ عَلَى قَدَاسَةِ ٱلصَّلَاةِ .‏