Biðlistar
Biðlistar is a term in Icelandic that refers to lists of names for which prayers or intercessions are requested. The word biðlisti comes from biðja, meaning to pray or to ask, and listi, meaning list. The plural form biðlistar is used when referring to several such lists.
In religious practice, biðlistar are commonly prepared by individuals, families, or congregations to organize prayers. They
Historically and culturally, biðlistar reflect the communal dimension of prayer in Icelandic religious life, emphasizing memory,
See also: prayer list, intercession, supplication.
This article aims to outline the general concept and usage of biðlistar in Icelandic religious and cultural