Why I Don't Pray To Saints (Even Though I Know The Case For It)

Many Christians — especially in Roman Catholic and Eastern Orthodox traditions — see praying to the saints as a beautiful way to honor their memory and a powerful way to seek their intercession. And I understand the logic and sentiment behind it… but I still don’t do it. Here's why... Canon & Creed is a channel for Christians who want to: ✅ Understand historic confessional Protestantism ✅ Defend the faith with clarity, conviction, and depth ✅ Cut through modern myths, pop theology, and bad history 🎯 New videos weekly: Deep dives, apologetics, theological clarity 🔔 Subscribe & turn on notifications so you don’t miss what’s next Canon & Creed Theme Song: CSM-LM Docking by Adam Young © All Credit & Rights CHAPTERS: 00:00 - Intro 01:40 - John of Damascus on Invocation 02:52 - Historical Development 05:25 - Assumption of Communication 06:08 - Objection 1: Don't You Ask Friends To Pray? 07:18 - Objection 2: "Pray" Just Means Ask 10:22 - Objection 3: What About Revelation 5 and 8? 12:00 - Objection 4: Couldn't God Enable Them To Hear? 13:50 - Closing Remarks #churchhistory #protestant #apologetics #christiantheology