Meanwhile, a man and his wife had come upon the scene of the killings and had begun praying beside the victims.

On his deathbed, Nachman promised his followers that he would save and protect anyone who came to pray beside his tomb.

Venerable men of his own persuasion had come to pray beside him, but he had driven them away with curses.

Romero prayed publicly at length beside his friend's remains, and then buried all three corpses without first seeking government permission - a criminal offence.

But Thoros prayed with him all night beside the fire, and when dawn came, he was still alive, and stronger than he'd been.

Lina greeted him and they prayed beside Artemiev.

Islamic feminists have begun to protest this, advocating for women to be allowed to pray beside men without a partition as they do in Mecca.

When the Mass started she was aware of Paul praying beside her, calling out the responses firmly and loudly.

Entering the room, he found him lying on the floor, his head supported in his daughter's lap, while the priest Francisco prayed beside him.

He prayed beside them but it was hard.