For a devote Christian, this dream could be a direct encounter with the
spirit of a saint that would like to help you. In the same way, in India it is said that through dreams, a live wise man can equally serve their followers as one who has died can. In a spiritual sense, dreams offer orientation and teaching for real life. [1]
For those that can not accept this possibility, your unconscious may be relaying some feelings of pressure or possibly the need to sacrifice on some level in your daily life.
The function of a saintly person in a dream is usually to convey a message concerning your true self, the unfolding of your personal life- plan. [4]
See also: Prophetic Dreams. [5]
If particular saint, may be qualities within self you need to recognize at this time; or a special message from a higher teacher. [6]
2. One feels that a spiritual message is going to be presented. [8]
being very close: a long-anticipated reconciliation wil bring peace and wel -being.
ill person dreaming of a: a suggestion that the wrong il ness is being treated.
sinful person: must repent, but confess first.
of a: listen to the message, act on its wisdom.
praying to a: wil overcome hurdles to ambitious venture with perseverance. [11]