👼 Litany of the Saints
The Litany of the Saints is a powerful prayer that invokes the intercession of the saints in heaven. This litany is often prayed during important liturgical celebrations, such as the Easter Vigil, ordinations, and other solemn occasions. It reminds us of the communion of saints and our connection with those who have gone before us in faith.
Opening Prayer
Lord, have mercy on us.
Christ, have mercy on us.
Lord, have mercy on us.
Christ, hear us.
Christ, graciously hear us.
The Litany
God the Father of heaven, have mercy on us.
God the Son, Redeemer of the world, have mercy on us.
God the Holy Spirit, have mercy on us.
Holy Trinity, one God, have mercy on us.
Holy Mary, pray for us.
Holy Mother of God, pray for us.
Holy Virgin of virgins, pray for us.
Saint Michael, pray for us.
Saint Gabriel, pray for us.
Saint Raphael, pray for us.
All you holy Angels and Archangels, pray for us.
Saint John the Baptist, pray for us.
Saint Joseph, pray for us.
All you holy Patriarchs and Prophets, pray for us.
Saint Peter, pray for us.
Saint Paul, pray for us.
Saint Andrew, pray for us.
Saint James, pray for us.
Saint John, pray for us.
Saint Thomas, pray for us.
Saint James, pray for us.
Saint Philip, pray for us.
Saint Bartholomew, pray for us.
Saint Matthew, pray for us.
Saint Simon, pray for us.
Saint Jude, pray for us.
Saint Matthias, pray for us.
Saint Barnabas, pray for us.
Saint Luke, pray for us.
Saint Mark, pray for us.
All you holy Apostles and Evangelists, pray for us.
All you holy Disciples of the Lord, pray for us.
All you holy Innocents, pray for us.
Saint Stephen, pray for us.
Saint Lawrence, pray for us.
Saint Vincent, pray for us.
Saints Fabian and Sebastian, pray for us.
Saints John and Paul, pray for us.
Saints Cosmas and Damian, pray for us.
All you holy Martyrs, pray for us.
Saint Sylvester, pray for us.
Saint Gregory, pray for us.
Saint Ambrose, pray for us.
Saint Augustine, pray for us.
Saint Jerome, pray for us.
Saint Martin, pray for us.
Saint Nicholas, pray for us.
All you holy Bishops and Confessors, pray for us.
All you holy Doctors, pray for us.
Saint Anthony, pray for us.
Saint Benedict, pray for us.
Saint Bernard, pray for us.
Saint Dominic, pray for us.
Saint Francis, pray for us.
All you holy Priests and Levites, pray for us.
All you holy Monks and Hermits, pray for us.
Saint Mary Magdalene, pray for us.
Saint Agatha, pray for us.
Saint Lucy, pray for us.
Saint Agnes, pray for us.
Saint Cecilia, pray for us.
Saint Catherine, pray for us.
Saint Anastasia, pray for us.
All you holy Virgins and Widows, pray for us.
All you holy Saints of God, intercede for us.
Be merciful, spare us, O Lord.
Be merciful, graciously hear us, O Lord.
From all evil, O Lord, deliver us.
From all sin, O Lord, deliver us.
From your wrath, O Lord, deliver us.
From sudden and unprovided death, O Lord, deliver us.
From the snares of the devil, O Lord, deliver us.
From anger, hatred, and all ill will, O Lord, deliver us.
From the spirit of fornication, O Lord, deliver us.
From lightning and tempest, O Lord, deliver us.
From the scourge of earthquake, O Lord, deliver us.
From plague, famine, and war, O Lord, deliver us.
From everlasting death, O Lord, deliver us.
Through the mystery of your holy Incarnation, O Lord, deliver us.
Through your Coming, O Lord, deliver us.
Through your Birth, O Lord, deliver us.
Through your Baptism and holy Fasting, O Lord, deliver us.
Through your Cross and Passion, O Lord, deliver us.
Through your Death and Burial, O Lord, deliver us.
Through your holy Resurrection, O Lord, deliver us.
Through your admirable Ascension, O Lord, deliver us.
Through the coming of the Holy Spirit, the Paraclete, O Lord, deliver us.
On the day of judgment, O Lord, deliver us.
We sinners, we beseech you, hear us.
That you would spare us, we beseech you, hear us.
That you would pardon us, we beseech you, hear us.
That you would bring us to true penance, we beseech you, hear us.
That you would govern and preserve your holy Church, we beseech you, hear us.
That you would preserve our Apostolic Prelate and all orders of the Church in holy religion, we beseech you, hear us.
That you would humble the enemies of holy Church, we beseech you, hear us.
That you would give peace and true concord to Christian kings and princes, we beseech you, hear us.
That you would grant peace and unity to all Christian people, we beseech you, hear us.
That you would bring back to the unity of the Church all who have strayed away, and bring all unbelievers to the light of the Gospel, we beseech you, hear us.
That you would confirm and preserve us in your holy service, we beseech you, hear us.
That you would lift up our minds to heavenly desires, we beseech you, hear us.
That you would render eternal blessings to all our benefactors, we beseech you, hear us.
That you would deliver our souls and the souls of our brethren, relations, and benefactors from eternal damnation, we beseech you, hear us.
That you would give and preserve the fruits of the earth, we beseech you, hear us.
That you would grant eternal rest to all the faithful departed, we beseech you, hear us.
That you would graciously hear us, we beseech you, hear us.
Son of God, we beseech you, hear us.
Lamb of God, who takes away the sins of the world, spare us, O Lord.
Lamb of God, who takes away the sins of the world, graciously hear us, O Lord.
Lamb of God, who takes away the sins of the world, have mercy on us.
Concluding Prayer
Christ, hear us.
Christ, graciously hear us.
Lord, have mercy on us.
Christ, have mercy on us.
Lord, have mercy on us.
Our Father... (silently)
When to Pray the Litany
Easter Vigil
The Litany of the Saints is traditionally prayed during the Easter Vigil, the most solemn celebration of the Church.
Ordinations
This litany is prayed during the ordination of priests and the consecration of bishops.
All Saints Day
November 1st is a perfect time to pray this litany, as we celebrate all the saints in heaven.
Special Intentions
Pray this litany for the Church, for peace in the world, or for any special intention.
Meaning and Reflection
The Litany of the Saints is a powerful reminder of the communion of saints - the spiritual bond that unites all the faithful, both living and dead, in Christ. Through this litany, we acknowledge that we are not alone in our journey of faith.
The saints are our brothers and sisters in Christ who have gone before us and now intercede for us in heaven. They are examples of holiness and virtue, showing us how to live as faithful disciples of Christ.
This litany also reminds us of our own call to holiness. The saints were ordinary people who, through God's grace, became extraordinary examples of faith, hope, and love. Through their intercession, we can grow in these same virtues and become saints ourselves.
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