a prayer asking God's help as part of a religious service
the act of communicating with a deity (especially as a petition or in adoration or contrition or thanksgiving)
humble request for help
the act of communicating with a deity (especially as a petition or in adoration or contrition or thanksgiving); "the priest sank to his knees in prayer"
a humble request for help from someone in authority
a prayer asking God''s help as part of a religious service