Fearless Confessor of Christ
Novena to St. Sebastian
St. Sebastian
St. Sebastian
Sancte Sebastiane, ora pro nobis.
Saint Sebastian, pray for us.
A traditional invocation to the martyr and protector in time of danger
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Origin Story
St. Sebastian is honored as a martyr who stood for Christ under persecution and became a model of fearless faith. Catholics have long turned to him for courage, steadfastness, and protection in time of danger.
Instructions
Traditionally prayed from January 11 through January 19 in preparation for the feast of St. Sebastian on January 20.
The Fisheaters page includes a prayer for each day plus the Litany of St. Sebastian after each prayer.
Pray the same St. Sebastian prayer each day and ask for faith that remains steady in public and private life.
It is especially fitting for anyone asking for courage, a stronger witness, or protection from contagious disease and fear.
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Day 1: The Gift of Faith
Ask for the grace to stand up for the faith with a clean conscience.
Daily Prayer
O glorious St. Sebastian, fearless confessor and martyr of Christ, obtain for me the grace to live my faith boldly, to endure suffering with patience, and to turn away from the empty honors and pleasures of the world. Help me to cling to Christ with my whole heart, to remain faithful when I am tempted to fear the judgment of others, and to carry my cross with steadfast love until the end. Keep me close to God, and obtain for me the courage to be a witness for Christ in word and life. Amen.
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