Why do we pray to the saints?

[jasonivey]

dear apologist, We pray to the saints but in the
Bible it said and i quote "consults with the dead” is “detestable to the Lord.” if this is true why do we pray to the dead?

 

[Augusta_Crowley]

The following links should help you better understand the Church’s teaching on praying to the saints. If you have any further questions, please contact ’ directly.

Recommended Reading:

The Intercession of the Saints (Fathers*)
Praying to the Saints
Saint Worship?