An online prayer request is a way to ask for prayer over the internet instead of in person. Holy Send fulfills your request in the most meaningful way possible: you write your prayer, a faithful person carries it by hand to a holy site in Jerusalem and prays over it, and you receive a real photo by email as proof — usually within 48–72 hours.
Anyone can type a prayer into a website. Holy Send is different. Your words do not sit in an inbox — they are carried by hand to one of the holiest places on earth and prayed over on your behalf, and you receive a real photo so you can see it was truly done. It is an online prayer request that becomes a real act, in a real place, for a real person you love.
How it works
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Write your request
Put your prayer into your own words — for healing, for your family, for someone you have lost, or for whatever weighs on your heart.
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We carry it by hand
A faithful person carries your written prayer by hand to the holy site in Jerusalem you have chosen — there is no automated list and no shortcut.
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It is prayed over
Your prayer is placed and prayed over at one of the holiest places on earth, on your behalf, with respect and care.
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You receive a real photo
A real photo is sent to your email as proof your prayer was carried and prayed over — usually within 48–72 hours.
Choose a holy site
Your online prayer request can be carried to any of these sacred places in Jerusalem. Choose the one that speaks to your heart.
- Church of the Holy SepulchreBuilt over the empty tomb of Christ — the most revered site in Christianity.$18
- Tomb of the Virgin MaryA place of tender devotion at the foot of the Mount of Olives.$18
- The Garden TombA quiet garden sanctuary associated with resurrection hope.$18
- Stone of AnointingLong associated with healing and grief, inside the Holy Sepulchre.$22
- Gethsemane — Church of All NationsThe garden where Christ prayed — a place of surrender and peace.$22
Sending several prayers or covering a family? See the prayer packages →
Prayer needs we carry
Whatever is on your heart, we carry it with reverence. These are among the prayers people most often send — and each has its own page of words you can pray and send:
- HealingFor health of body, mind and spirit — for yourself or someone you love.
- Family protectionTo cover your home, your children and your loved ones in God's care.
- A sick loved oneFor the healing and comfort of a parent, spouse, child or friend.
- The departedA memorial prayer for someone who has passed, and peace for the grieving.
Have an urgent need? Write it plainly in your request and choose the holy site that means the most to you — your prayer will be carried and prayed over with the same care, as promptly as we can.
Why Holy Send
Most online prayer requests end the moment you press send. Yours will not. With Holy Send, a real person travels to a holy site in Jerusalem, carries your written words by hand, and prays over them on your behalf. Then we send you a real photo — so you never have to wonder whether it was truly done.
- Carried by hand. Your prayer is physically taken to the holy site you choose — not added to a list or read from a screen.
- Real photo proof. You receive a genuine photo by email, usually within 48–72 hours.
- Private and respectful. Every request is handled privately and treated as the sacred thing it is.
- Prayed in faith. Outcomes are in God's hands — we make no guarantee of any specific result. We carry your prayer faithfully and trust Him with the rest.
Frequently asked questions
- What is an online prayer request?
- An online prayer request is a way to ask for prayer over the internet instead of in person. With Holy Send, your online prayer request goes further: you write your prayer, a faithful person carries it by hand to a holy site in Jerusalem and prays over it, and you receive a real photo by email — usually within 48–72 hours.
- How do I send an online prayer request to Jerusalem?
- Choose a holy site, write your prayer in your own words, and complete your request. A faithful person then carries your written prayer by hand to that site in Jerusalem, prays over it on your behalf, and emails you a real photo as proof, usually within 48–72 hours.
- How long does it take to receive my photo?
- In most cases you receive your real photo by email within 48–72 hours of your online prayer request. Timing can vary with travel to the holy sites and the rhythm of the days in Jerusalem, but our aim is always to return your photo promptly and with care.
- How much does an online prayer request cost?
- A single prayer carried to a holy site starts at $18, with certain sites at $22. Prayer packages are also available for those who wish to send several prayers or cover an entire family. Every request includes a real photo sent to you by email.
- Will my prayer request be kept private?
- Yes. Your prayer is handled privately and with respect. It is carried by hand, prayed over, and the photo is sent only to you. We treat every request as the personal, sacred thing it is.