Traditional Catholic Novena
Novena to Saint Adrian of Nicomedia
A traditional Catholic novena to Saint Adrian of Nicomedia for soldiers, persecuted Christians, and courage. Traditionally prayed August 30 through September 8.
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About This Novena
Beginning on August 30, this novena asks for courage and steadfastness in persecution.
Traditionally prayed for
Often prayed for soldiers, persecuted Christians, courage, steadfast faith, and suffering.
Usual timing
August 30 through September 8
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Holy Saint Adrian, patron saint of soldiers and faithful husband, help persecuted Christians throughout the world remain steadfast in their faith despite adversity, exile, torture, and death.
Strengthen their resolve to witness the love of God by conforming their suffering, sorrow, and pain to that of our crucified Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.
We ask this through Christ our Lord. Amen.
Saint Adrian, pray for us.
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About this novena
Description
Beginning on August 30, this novena asks for courage and steadfastness in persecution.
Traditionally invoked as patron of
soldiers, persecuted Christians, courage, steadfast faith, suffering
Traditionally prayed for
Often prayed for soldiers, persecuted Christians, courage, steadfast faith, and suffering.
Usual timing
August 30 through September 8
Saint Adrian, painting by Hans Holbein the Younger