Roman Catholic Litany of the Saints

A traditional supplication calling upon the communion of saints for intercession and protection.

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Litany of the Saints (Roman Rite)

Abbreviated outline of the current typical edition. Consult an approved source for the complete liturgical text.

  • Kyrie Lord, have mercy. Christ, have mercy. Lord, have mercy.
  • Christ Christ hear us. Christ graciously hear us.
  • Trinity God the Father of heaven — have mercy on us.
  • Trinity God the Son, Redeemer of the world — have mercy on us.
  • Trinity God the Holy Spirit… Holy Trinity, one God — have mercy on us.
  • Saints Holy Mary, Mother of God — pray for us.
  • Saints Holy Michael / Gabriel / Raphael / All holy angels — pray for us.
  • Saints Holy John the Baptist / Joseph / Patriarchs & Prophets — pray for us.
  • Apostles Sts. Peter & Paul / Andrew / John / Mary Magdalene — pray for us.
  • Martyrs All holy martyrs — pray for us.
  • Doctors St. Gregory / Augustine / Athanasius / Jerome / Thomas Aquinas — pray for us.
  • Pastors St. Benedict / Francis / Dominic / Ignatius — pray for us.
  • Virgins St. Catherine / all holy virgins and widows — pray for us.
  • Deliverance From all evil, from every sin, from everlasting death — Lord, deliver us.
  • Deliverance By Your Incarnation / Death / Resurrection / Ascension — Lord, deliver us.
  • Supplication That You spare us / pardon us / bring us to true repentance — We beseech You, hear us.
  • Supplication Guide Your holy Church, preserve the Pope and all bishops — We beseech You, hear us.
  • Supplication Give peace and unity to all peoples — We beseech You, hear us.
  • Supplication Strengthen and preserve us in Your service — We beseech You, hear us.
  • Lamb Lamb of God, who takes away the sins of the world — Spare / Graciously hear / Have mercy.
  • Conclusion Christ hear us. Lord Jesus hear our prayer.
  • Prayer Let us pray… (Concluding collect(s) vary by occasion). Use approved liturgical text.

Full text © Libreria Editrice Vaticana. Use an approved missal or ritual for liturgical celebration.

“ Let us praise the saints, but imitate them. After all, they, too, are members of the Church, and Christ is their head as He is ours. ”
— Augustine of Hippo, Sermon 159

Resources & Further Study

  • Roman Missal: Consult the current typical edition or local translation for the full litany.
  • Ceremonial Use: Often sung at the Easter Vigil, ordinations, and major dedications.