Pray Lifting up Holy Hands: The Prayer of Intercession

“All of us are called to be intercessors. I, therefore, recommend the book to all the faithful for detailed study. It is an excellent guide for those specially called to the ministry of intercession. It will also serve as solid reference for those involved in imparting teachings on intercession.” (Bp Francis Kalist, of Meerut)

Cyril John is from India and served in the Parliament of India for 34 years. He retired from service as Joint Secretary and Chief of Protocol. Cyril has held various leadership roles in the Catholic Charismatic Renewal at the diocesan, national, continental, and international levels for the past 30 years. He was Chairman of the Indian National Service Team and a member of ICCRS Council & its Vice-President. He was also Chairman of ICCRS Sub-Committee for Asia-Oceania (ISAO). Cyril was appointed a member of the CHARIS International Service of Communion in 2018, representing Asia, and is the Coordinator of the CHARIS Intercession Commission. Cyril is the author of 5 books, of which “Pray Lifting Up Holy Hands” has been translated and published in 16 languages and ‘Prophetic Intercession’ in 10 languages. He has travelled to and ministered in 70 countries. In 2021, Pope Francis bestowed on him the title of Chevalier (‘Knight of the Order of St. Gregory the Great’) for his distinguished services in the Church. Cyril is married and has four children and three grandchildren.