St. Crispin of Viterbo Novena
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Show HideSt. Crispin of Viterbo was an Italian friar who lived in the 1600s-1700s. He was a member of the Franciscan religious order. He had a deep devotion to Our Lady.
St. Crispin of Viterbo lived a life of great holiness. You can use this novena to seek intercession from this holy friar in many aspects of your life.
About St. Crispin of Viterbo
St. Crispin of Viterbo was born in 1668 in Italy. His birth name was Pietro Fioretti. Pietro’s mother was a widow with a daughter from her previous marriage. His father died before Pietro’s fifth birthday.
When Pietro was six years old, his mother took him to a nearby Marian shrine. There, she consecrated Pietro to Mary and placed him under Our Lady’s protection. Pietro’s mother told him to honor Mary as a good son, and he began to call Mary his other mother.
During Pietro’s childhood, he became known for his piousness and for his knowledge of the saints. Those who knew him often called him the “little saint.” He was educated by Jesuit priests until he was old enough to study shoemaking from his uncle.
When Pietro was twenty-five years old, he saw a Francsican procession that helped him recognize his call to religious life. He soon entered the novitiate of the Capuchin house in Viterbo. He took the name Crispin of Viterbo.
In the Viterbo friary, Crispin served as a gardener and a cook. In 1694, Crispin’s superior sent him to Tolfa. There, he served as an infirmarian for three years. It is believed that God worked miracles of healing through him during this time.
Crispin was transferred to several other monasteries over the next thirteen years. In 1710, he was sent to Oviedo, Spain. At the friary there, he made a small Marian shrine in the kitchen.
During this time, Crispin lived an austere life. He lived in a small room and woke up early each day in order to meditate. He ate little and sometimes slept on the roof. He spent time begging for alms. The housewives from whom he begged became so fond of him that when his superior appointed another man to beg, the housewives demanded Crispin be sent again. Crispin also often visited the imprisoned and the sick.
Crispin’s reputation for holiness spread. Many cardinals and bishops visited him, and even Pope Clement XI visited him at work in his kitchen in order to speak with him.
In 1747, Crispin became so ill that his superiors thought he would die. But he recovered and soon returned to his former duties. In 1750, his health began to decline again. He died from pneumonia in Rome soon after.
When Crispin’s remains were exhumed in 1959, his body was found to be incorrupt. He was canonized in 1982 by St. John Paul II.
St. Crispin of Viterbo’s Feast Day: May 19th
Why Pray the St. Crispin of Viterbo Novena?
St. Crispin of Viterbo does not have an official patronage, but he is a great saint to seek intercession from in many circumstances.
You can pray the St. Crispin of Viterbo Novena if you are discerning a vocation to the Franciscan religious order, since he was a Franciscan friar. Or you can use this novena to seek St. Crispin of Viterbo’s intercession for someone you know who is a Franciscan or who is discerning a vocation to the Franciscans.
Additionally, you can pray the St. Crispin of Viterbo Novena if you are a cook or chef, since St. Crispin of Viterbo spent a lot of his life carrying out cooking duties in his friary. Or you can pray this novena for someone you know who is a cook or chef.
You can pray the St. Crispin of Viterbo Novena for any intention!
St. Crispin of Viterbo Novena Prayers
St. Crispin of Viterbo Novena - Day 1
In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit.
Amen.
Dear Lord, we thank You and praise You for giving us St. Crispin of Viterbo as an example of holiness. Please hear the petitions he brings to You on our behalf.
St. Crispin, your father died when you were a young child. Despite this suffering in your family life, your mother worked to form you in the faith and in virtue. You served God faithfully for the rest of your life.
We ask you to take all of our prayers before the throne of God, and we particularly ask today that you pray that all families may be full of holiness and love.
Pray for us, that we serve God faithfully each day of our lives. Pray that we may do all we can to advance in holiness at every opportunity God gives us.
And we especially ask in this novena for (mention your intentions here).
St. Crispin of Viterbo, pray for us!
In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit.
Amen.
St. Crispin of Viterbo Novena - Day 2
In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit.
Amen.
Dear Lord, we thank You and praise You for giving us St. Crispin of Viterbo as an example of holiness. Please hear the petitions he brings to You on our behalf.
St. Crispin, your mother consecrated you to Our Lady when you were six years old. Throughout your childhood, you became known for your knowledge of the saints and your piousness. Your holy childhood helped you to continue on the path of holiness for the rest of your life.
We ask you to take all of our prayers before the throne of God, and we particularly ask today that you pray that all children may receive the love and formation they need.
Pray for us, that we may always carry out the duties of our vocations faithfully. Pray that we may do all we can to grow closer to God each day of our lives.
And we especially ask in this novena for (mention your intentions here).
St. Crispin of Viterbo, pray for us!
In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit.
Amen.
St. Crispin of Viterbo Novena - Day 3
In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit.
Amen.
Dear Lord, we thank You and praise You for giving us St. Crispin of Viterbo as an example of holiness. Please hear the petitions he brings to You on our behalf.
St. Crispin, you had a devotion to Mary from the time your mother consecrated you to her in your childhood. When you were a friar, you even built a small Marian shrine in the kitchen where you often worked.
We ask you to take all of our prayers before the throne of God, and we particularly ask today that you pray that we and all people may grow in devotion to the Blessed Virgin Mary.
Pray for us, that we may always make use of all the helps God gives us for our salvation. Pray that we may advance in virtue at every opportunity.
And we especially ask in this novena for (mention your intentions here).
St. Crispin of Viterbo, pray for us!
In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit.
Amen.
St. Crispin of Viterbo Novena - Day 4
In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit.
Amen.
Dear Lord, we thank You and praise You for giving us St. Crispin of Viterbo as an example of holiness. Please hear the petitions he brings to You on our behalf.
St. Crispin, when you were a young man, you followed God’s call to serve Him as a Franciscan friar. You served God faithfully in this vocation for the rest of your life.
We ask you to take all of our prayers before the throne of God, and we particularly ask today that you pray that God may inspire more men and women to serve Him in the religious and priestly vocations.
Pray for us, that we may always be eager to follow God’s call in our lives. Pray that we may serve God faithfully in our vocation each day.
And we especially ask in this novena for (mention your intentions here).
St. Crispin of Viterbo, pray for us!
In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit.
Amen.
St. Crispin of Viterbo Novena - Day 5
In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit.
Amen.
Dear Lord, we thank You and praise You for giving us St. Crispin of Viterbo as an example of holiness. Please hear the petitions he brings to You on our behalf.
St. Crispin, you saw a Franciscan procession that helped you recognize that God was calling you to enter the Franciscan religious order. You entered the Capuchin house in Viterbo. You served God faithfully as a Franciscan for the rest of your life.
We ask you to take all of our prayers before the throne of God, and we particularly ask today that you pray that all members of the Franciscan religious order may be holy servants of God.
Pray for us, that we may do all we can to carry out God’s will each day. Pray that we may grow in friendship with God at every opportunity He gives us.
And we especially ask in this novena for (mention your intentions here).
St. Crispin of Viterbo, pray for us!
In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit.
Amen.
St. Crispin of Viterbo Novena - Day 6
In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit.
Amen.
Dear Lord, we thank You and praise You for giving us St. Crispin of Viterbo as an example of holiness. Please hear the petitions he brings to You on our behalf.
St. Crispin, you entered the Franciscan religious order when you were twenty-five years old. As you lived out your vocation, you were sent to many different friaries and given many tasks. You served through obedience at every opportunity.
We ask you to take all of our prayers before the throne of God, and we particularly ask today that you pray that we and all people may grow in the virtue of obedience.
Pray for us, that we may grow in every virtue we need for holiness. Pray that we may do all that we can to live saintly lives each day.
And we especially ask in this novena for (mention your intentions here).
St. Crispin of Viterbo, pray for us!
In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit.
Amen.
St. Crispin of Viterbo Novena - Day 7
In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit.
Amen.
Dear Lord, we thank You and praise You for giving us St. Crispin of Viterbo as an example of holiness. Please hear the petitions he brings to You on our behalf.
St. Crispin, you lived an austere life as a Capuchin friar. You awoke early, ate little, and sometimes slept on the roof. Out of love for God, you lived a penitential life.
We ask you to take all of our prayers before the throne of God, and we particularly ask today that you pray that we and all people may grow in a holy spirit of penance.
Pray for us, that we may do all we can to advance in holiness each day of our lives. Pray that we may always make our relationship with God our top priority in life.
And we especially ask in this novena for (mention your intentions here).
St. Crispin of Viterbo, pray for us!
In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit.
Amen.
St. Crispin of Viterbo Novena - Day 8
In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit.
Amen.
Dear Lord, we thank You and praise You for giving us St. Crispin of Viterbo as an example of holiness. Please hear the petitions he brings to You on our behalf.
St. Crispin, you cheerfully performed many menial tasks during your life as a friar. You worked as a cook and a gardener, and you begged for alms from housewives. You were an example of humility.
We ask you to take all of our prayers before the throne of God, and we particularly ask today that you pray that we and all people may grow in the virtue of humility.
Pray for us, that we may make use of every opportunity God gives us to advance in virtue. Pray that we may do all we can to live saintly lives each day.
And we especially ask in this novena for (mention your intentions here).
St. Crispin of Viterbo, pray for us!
In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit.
Amen.
St. Crispin of Viterbo Novena - Day 9
In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit.
Amen.
Dear Lord, we thank You and praise You for giving us St. Crispin of Viterbo as an example of holiness. Please hear the petitions he brings to You on our behalf.
St. Crispin, you followed God’s call to serve Him as a Franciscan friar. In your years of religious life, you served God and His Church with great devotion.
We ask you to take all of our prayers before the throne of God, and we particularly ask today that you pray that the Church may be strong and her members holy.
Pray for us, that we may always be eager to serve God and His Church in whatever ways He calls us to. Pray that we may submit ourselves more fully to God’s will at every opportunity He gives us.
And we especially ask in this novena for (mention your intentions here).
St. Crispin of Viterbo, pray for us!
In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit.
Amen.