Traditional Catholic Novena
St. Anastasia of Sirmium Novena
A traditional Catholic novena to St. Anastasia of Sirmium for the afflicted and the imprisoned. Traditionally prayed December 16 through December 24, or any time.
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About This Novena
This novena turns to St. Anastasia as a comforter of prisoners and sufferers, asking for steadfast faith and mercy in severe trials.
Traditionally prayed for
Often prayed for the afflicted, the imprisoned, those suffering persecution, and courage in trials.
Usual timing
December 16 through December 24, or any time
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In the Name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit.
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O glorious St. Anastasia, faithful servant of Jesus Christ and courageous martyr of the holy Church, you endured great suffering with patience and joy for the love of God.
You ministered to the afflicted, comforted the imprisoned, and chose death over the denial of your faith. Your courage in the face of persecution stands as a shining witness to the power of God’s grace working in a humble and devoted soul.
I come to you now with confidence, trusting in your intercession before the throne of Almighty God. As you once brought comfort and aid to those who suffered in body and spirit, I ask you to carry my petition before our merciful Lord.
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Pray for me, dear St. Anastasia, that I may be granted the grace I seek, if it be according to God’s holy will. Strengthen my faith when I am tempted to doubt, renew my hope when I am discouraged, and enkindle in my heart a deeper love for God and neighbor.
Teach me to suffer with patience whatever crosses God permits in my life, that I may one day share in the glory you now enjoy in heaven.
Amen.
Our Father, who art in Heaven, hallowed be Thy name. Thy kingdom come. Thy will be done on earth as it is in Heaven. Give us this day our daily bread, and forgive us our trespasses, as we forgive those who trespass against us. And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil. Amen.
Hail Mary, full of grace, the Lord is with thee. Blessed art thou among women, and blessed is the fruit of thy womb, Jesus. Holy Mary, Mother of God, pray for us sinners, now and at the hour of our death. Amen.
Glory be to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Ghost. As it was in the beginning, is now, and ever shall be, world without end. Amen.
St. Anastasia, virgin and martyr, pray for me. St. Anastasia, patroness of the afflicted, pray for me. St. Anastasia, model of charity and courage, pray for me.
Amen.
In the Name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit.
Amen.
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About this novena
Description
This novena turns to St. Anastasia as a comforter of prisoners and sufferers, asking for steadfast faith and mercy in severe trials.
Traditionally invoked as patron of
the afflicted, the imprisoned, those suffering persecution, courage in trials
Traditionally prayed for
Often prayed for the afflicted, the imprisoned, those suffering persecution, and courage in trials.
Usual timing
December 16 through December 24, or any time
Relief of Saint Anastasia from the cathedral of Zadar