A LITANY OF SAINT NICHOLAS
Bishop of Myra – Saint in Bari
For use by the Society of St Nicholas and others
O God, Creator of heaven and earth
HAVE MERCY ON US
O God, Redeemer of the world
HAVE MERCY ON US
O God, Sanctifier of the faithful
HAVE MERCY ON US
O Christ hear us
O CHRIST HEAR US
Blessed Mary, full of grace
Blessed Joseph
Blessed St John Baptist
Blessed Lucy
All holy women and men of God
PRAY WITH US
Blessed Nicholas
Holy Bishop of Myra
Holy Saint in Bari
PRAY WITH US
Nicholas:
Patron of children and seafarers
Gift-giver and Wonder-Worker
Friend of the poor and needy
Patron of Palestine’s freedom
Model of meekness and charity
Defender of the Christian Faith
Myrrh of the fragrance of Christ
Help of those who suffer wrong
Faithful steward of the mysteries of God
Guide of the penitent sinner
Source of joy and thanksgiving
Saint who points us to the Manger
PRAY WITH US
Jesus Lamb of God
HAVE MERCY ON US
Jesus bearer of our sins
HAVE MERCY ON US
Jesus Redeemer of the world
GRANT US YOUR PEACE
Lord have mercy
CHRIST HAVE MERCY
Lord have mercy
Let us pray:
Grant that we, aided by the prayers of St Nicholas and all the saints,
may be strengthened on our earthly pilgrimage to live and work for the
praise and glory of God, Father, Son and Holy Spirit, and our in service God’s people
and God’s whole creation. We ask this through Jesus Christ our Lord. AMEN
(Our Father, Glory to the Father, Hail Mary…)
Let us bless the Lord
THANKS BE TO GOD
(+)May the souls of the faithful departed, through the mercy of God, rest in peace
AND RISE IN GLORY
The Grace (or a Blessing) may be added; a Hymn of St Nicholas may be sung
