
Catholic novena
Novena to St. Nicholas
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Prayer source
2026 nine-day arrangement of a complete public-domain prayer (1910)
The Raccolta, Ambrose St. John English translation, 1910 edition (Burns & Oates/Benziger Brothers), no.331, printed 300, 301. Nine-day use of the complete proper prayer arranged in 2026. Source: https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Theraccoltaorcol00unknuoft.djvu
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- The complete 1910 Raccolta edition of the prayer to St. Nicholas of Bari. This reader arranges that complete historical prayer for nine consecutive days; it is a different edition from the longer devotion previously shown.
- Often prayed for
- Help for families, children, the poor, the needy, travelers, prisoners, and all who need a strong heavenly intercessor.
- Suggested start
- November 27, 2026. You may also begin this novena at any time.
- Length
- 9 days
- Feast
- December 6
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About This Novena
The older Christian picture of St. Nicholas is much larger than modern holiday memory. He is invoked here as shepherd, helper, defender, comforter, and father to the vulnerable. This text preserves that wider portrait in an Eastern devotional register and keeps him present as a real patron in daily need.
Traditionally prayed for
Often prayed for children, sailors, gift-giving charity, and families in need.
Usual timing
November 27 through December 5
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ST NICHOLAS, my special protector, from that bright throne where thou dost enjoy the vision of thy GOD, in pity turn thine eyes upon me ; obtain for me from GOD that grace and assistance of which, in my present necessities, spiritual and temporal, I am most in want, and especially the grace of
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, if such be expedient for my eternal welfare. Remember, moreover, O glorious and holy Bishop, our Sovereign Pontiff, the Holy Church, and this City of Rome. Bring back to the right way of salvation those who live steeped in sin or buried in the darkness of ignorance, error, and heresy. Comfort the sorrowing, provide for the needy, strengthen the weak-hearted, defend the oppressed, help the sick; let all experience the effects of thy powerful intercession with Him who is Supreme Giver of all good. Amen.
Repeated prayer cue
Pray one Our Father, one Hail Mary, and one Glory Be.
Our Father
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
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
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.
V. Pray for us, blessed Nicholas. R. That we may be made worthy of the promises of CHRIST.
Let us pray.
O GOD, who hast honoured and ceasest not daily to honour thy glorious Confessor and Pontiff, blessed Nicholas, with innumerable miracles; grant, we beseech Thee, that by his merits and prayers we may be delivered from the fire of hell and from all other dangers. Through CHRIST our LORD Amen.
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Which edition is shown here?
The complete 1910 Raccolta edition of the prayer to St. Nicholas of Bari. This reader arranges that complete historical prayer for nine consecutive days; it is a different edition from the longer devotion previously shown.
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About this novena
Description
The older Christian picture of St. Nicholas is much larger than modern holiday memory. He is invoked here as shepherd, helper, defender, comforter, and father to the vulnerable. This text preserves that wider portrait in an Eastern devotional register and keeps him present as a real patron in daily need.
Traditionally invoked as patron of
children, sailors, gift-giving charity, families in need
Traditionally prayed for
Often prayed for children, sailors, gift-giving charity, and families in need.
Usual timing
November 27 through December 5

Saint Nicholas of Bari, Carlo Crivelli (1472)
