St. Patricia Novena
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Show HideSt. Patricia was a holy nun who lived in the 6th century. She lived in Constantinople and Italy.
St. Patricia lived a very holy life despite many obstacles. You can use this novena to seek intercession from this holy nun in many aspects of your life.
About St. Patricia
The year of St. Patricia’s birth is not known for certain, but it is believed that she was born in Constantinople during the 6th century. Much of what is believed to be true about her life is from tradition and legend.
It is believed that Patricia was born to a noble family in Constantinople. Some sources say that she was related to the Roman Emperor, and other sources hold that she was one of Emperor Constantine’s descendants. It is also believed that she was raised in the royal court and was instructed in the Christian faith by a holy woman named Aglaia.
When Patricia was a young woman, Emperor Constans II of the Byzantine Empire arranged a marriage for her. But Patricia did not wish to marry. She had already made a vow of virginity and wished to be a nun.
In order to escape the marriage that had been arranged for her, Patricia fled Constantinople. Aglaia accompanied Patricia on her journey. They traveled by boat to Rome. When they reached Rome, she received the veil of a Bride of Christ from Pope Liberius. She officially consecrated herself to God.
Patricia’s father eventually died, so she made the journey from Rome back to Constantinople. In Constantinople, she gave up her inheritance and all of her earthly possessions. She distributed this wealth to the poor. It is also believed that, though Patricia may have had some claim to the imperial throne, she renounced it.
After this, Patricia wished to serve God by visiting the places Our Lord sanctified during His time on earth. She made plans to travel on a pilgrimage to the Holy Land with Aglaia.
As Patricia and Aglaia traveled by ship to the Holy Land, a violent storm hit the ship and turned it in the opposite direction of the Holy Land. The storm took them to the shore of Naples, Italy. It is believed that they took refuge on a rock near the shore, which later came to be called Castel dell’Ovo.
Patricia and Aglaia spent some months living a life of penance and prayer. But Patricia soon fell ill. She died shortly after, at the age of 21.
Patricia was buried at a church dedicated to Sts. Nicandro and Marciano. Her spiritual daughters, the Patrician Sisters, moved her relics to the Monastery of St. Gregorio Armeno in 1864.
Legend holds that a knight once pulled one of the teeth out of her body and that blood miraculously flowed from the socket. Every year on her feast day, in addition to other times, her blood miraculously liquifies.
St. Patricia’s Feast Day: August 25th
Why Pray the St. Patricia Novena?
St. Patricia is the patron saint of Naples, Italy. You can pray the St. Patricia Novena if you live in Naples or are planning to travel to Naples. Or you can pray this novena to seek St. Patricia’s intercession for someone you know who lives in Naples or is planning to travel to Naples.
You can also pray the St. Patricia Novena in preparation for a pilgrimage, since the course of her life was greatly altered when she attempted to make a pilgrimage to the Holy Land. Or you can pray this novena for someone you know who is preparing for a pilgrimage.
You can pray the St. Patricia Novena for any intention!
St. Patricia Novena Prayers
St. Patricia 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. Patricia as an example of holiness. We ask You to hear the prayers she brings before Your throne on our behalf.
St. Patricia, we know few details about your life for certain. But it is believed that you were raised in the royal court and were instructed in the Christian faith by a holy woman named Aglaia. This instruction set you on the path of holiness from a young age.
Please take all of our petitions to God, and we particularly ask today that you pray that God may bless and assist all children.
Pray for us, that we may be open to God’s will in our lives each day. Pray that we may do all we can to grow in holiness at every opportunity God gives us.
And we especially ask in this novena for (mention your intentions here).
St. Patricia, pray for us!
In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit.
Amen.
St. Patricia 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. Patricia as an example of holiness. We ask You to hear the prayers she brings before Your throne on our behalf.
St. Patricia, it is believed that you were instructed in the Christian faith by a holy woman named Aglaia. Her holy work of instruction greatly influenced the rest of your life, as you chose to consecrate your virginity to God and to serve Him as a nun.
Please take all of our petitions to God, and we particularly ask today that you pray that God may bless and assist all catechists in their important work.
Pray for us, that we may always do all we can to help bring souls to God. Pray that we may serve God worthily in every circumstance in our lives.
And we especially ask in this novena for (mention your intentions here).
St. Patricia, pray for us!
In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit.
Amen.
St. Patricia 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. Patricia as an example of holiness. We ask You to hear the prayers she brings before Your throne on our behalf.
St. Patricia, you made a vow of virginity when you were a young woman. In order to escape the marriage that had been arranged for you, you fled to Rome. There, you received the veil of a Bride of Christ.
Please take all of our petitions to 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 do all we can to carry out God’s will in our lives. Pray that we may grow closer to God each day of our lives.
And we especially ask in this novena for (mention your intentions here).
St. Patricia, pray for us!
In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit.
Amen.
St. Patricia 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. Patricia as an example of holiness. We ask You to hear the prayers she brings before Your throne on our behalf.
St. Patricia, when you were a young woman you answered God’s call to serve Him as a nun. Though a marriage had been arranged for you, you went to great lengths to stay faithful to your vocation as a nun.
Please take all of our petitions to God, and we particularly ask today that you pray that all nuns may be holy Brides of Christ.
Pray for us, that we may grow in intimacy with Our Lord each day of our lives. Pray that we may always do all we can to serve God in whatever ways He calls us to.
And we especially ask in this novena for (mention your intentions here).
St. Patricia, pray for us!
In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit.
Amen.
St. Patricia 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. Patricia as an example of holiness. We ask You to hear the prayers she brings before Your throne on our behalf.
St. Patricia, you traveled from Rome back to Constantinople when your father died. Despite the difficulties this must have caused you, you continued to serve God faithfully. You even used the opportunity to distribute your inheritance and the rest of your earthly possessions to the poor.
Please take all of our petitions to God, and we particularly ask today that you pray that God may bless and strengthen all who are grieving the death of a loved one.
Pray for us, that we may never allow any sufferings to deter us from serving God. Pray that we may grow in holiness at every opportunity God gives us.
And we especially ask in this novena for (mention your intentions here).
St. Patricia, pray for us!
In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit.
Amen.
St. Patricia 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. Patricia as an example of holiness. We ask You to hear the prayers she brings before Your throne on our behalf.
St. Patricia, you gave up your inheritance after your father died. You gave up all of your earthly possessions and distributed this wealth to the poor. You were detached from material things and devoted to gaining spiritual goods.
Please take all of our petitions to God, and we particularly ask today that you pray that we may grow in true detachment from the things of this world.
Pray for us, that we may strive to grow in every virtue we need for holiness. Pray that we may do all we can to carry out God’s will in our lives each day.
And we especially ask in this novena for (mention your intentions here).
St. Patricia, pray for us!
In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit.
Amen.
St. Patricia 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. Patricia as an example of holiness. We ask You to hear the prayers she brings before Your throne on our behalf.
St. Patricia, out of love for God you detached yourself from the things of this world. When you gave up your inheritance and all of your earthly possessions, you distributed this wealth to the poor.
Please take all of our petitions to God, and we particularly ask today that you pray that God may bless and assist the poor.
Pray for us, that we may always do all we can to serve God through charity toward our brothers and sisters in Christ. Pray that we may offer to God all that we do each day.
And we especially ask in this novena for (mention your intentions here).
St. Patricia, pray for us!
In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit.
Amen.
St. Patricia 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. Patricia as an example of holiness. We ask You to hear the prayers she brings before Your throne on our behalf.
St. Patricia, you wished to serve God by visiting the places Our Lord sanctified during His time on earth. You intended to travel by boat on pilgrimage to the Holy Land, but a violent storm blew you off course to the shore of Naples.
Please take all of our petitions to God, and we particularly ask today that you pray that God may bless and protect all pilgrims.
Pray for us, that we may serve God devotedly each day of our lives. Pray that we may always do all we can to grow in holiness at every opportunity God gives us.
And we especially ask in this novena for (mention your intentions here).
St. Patricia, pray for us!
In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit.
Amen.
St. Patricia 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. Patricia as an example of holiness. We ask You to hear the prayers she brings before Your throne on our behalf.
St. Patricia, you intended to make a pilgrimage to the places Our Lord sanctified during His time on earth. But it is believed that when a violent storm drove you off course to the shore of Naples, you took refuge there and devoted your life to prayer and penance.
Please take all of our petitions to God, and we particularly ask today that you pray that we may grow in openness to God’s will.
Pray for us, that we may do all we can to grow in holiness and virtue each day of our lives. Pray that we may strive to carry out God’s will in all we do.
And we especially ask in this novena for (mention your intentions here).
St. Patricia, pray for us!
In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit.
Amen.