At the end of the second century, so - called Christians began to honor those who had been martyred for their faith and, believing that they were already with Christ in heaven, prayed to them to intercede on their behalf.
ولاعتقادهم ان هؤلاء الشهداء صاروا مع المسيح في السماء ،‏ صلوا طلبا لشفاعتهم .‏