St. Vitus Novena
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Show HideSt. Vitus was an Early Christian martyr. He lived in the 200s-300s. He was martyred during his adolescence.
St. Vitus is venerated as one of the Fourteen Holy Helpers because of his powerful intercession. You can use this novena to seek intercession from this holy youth in many aspects of your life.
About the St. Vitus Novena
St. Vitus was born around the year 290 in Sicily. Little is known about him for certain, but legend holds that he was the only son of a senator.
It is believed that Vitus converted to Christianity during his childhood, probably in part due to the influence of Christians who served as his tutor and his nanny. Some accounts hold that Vitus was only seven years old at the time, while other accounts hold that he was twelve years old.
It is believed that Vitus worked many miracles and helped bring many people to conversion. Vitus’ father was not a Christian. He attempted to make Vitus renounce the Christian faith, but Vitus refused. Even when his father had him tortured, Vitus refused to renounce his faith.
Vitus fled to Lucania with his tutor and his nanny. From there, he was taken to Rome. Because his reputation for working miracles had spread, Vitus was taken to the emperor’s son, who was afflicted with a disorder that could not be cured. Many thought that the emperor’s son was possessed by an evil spirit.
Vitus’ intercession brought about a cure for the emperor’s son. Some sources hold that Vitus drove an evil spirit out of him, while other sources hold that Vitus miraculously cured him of epilepsy.
After working this miraculous cure, Vitus held fast to his Christian faith amongst the pagans. The emperor asked Vitus to renounce his faith and to offer sacrifice to pagan idols. When Vitus refused to do this, the emperor had him tortured. Vitus’ tutor and nanny were also tortured by the emperor.
All three of them were then taken back to Lucania from Rome. It is believed that an angel miraculously took them to Lucania.
Some accounts hold that as a result of the emperor’s tortures, Vitus, his tutor, and nanny died in Lucania. Other accounts hold that they were miraculously spared from harm during the torture. The legend that they died from the injuries sustained during torture corresponds to historical records of Christians dying of martyrdom in Lucania around this time.
It is believed that Vitus appeared to a holy woman named Florentia three days after his death and that he led her to the bodies of himself, his tutor, and his nanny. She then buried the three bodies where she found them. Vitus’ relics were moved to Germany in 836. Devotion to St. Vitus grew strong in Germany, Italy, and Bohemia.
St. Titus’ Feast Day: June 15th
Why Pray the St. Vitus Novena?
St. Vitus is the patron saint of actors, dancers, and comedians. You can pray the St. Vitus Novena if you are an actor, dancer, or comedian. Or you can pray the St. Vitus Novena for someone you know who is an actor, dancer, or comedian.
St. Vitus is also the patron saint of those suffering from epilepsy and those suffering from rheumatic chorea. You can pray the St. Vitus Novena if you suffer from epilepsy or rheumatic chorea. You can also pray this novena to seek St. Vitus’ intercession for someone you know who suffers from epilepsy or rheumatic chorea.
You can pray the St. Vitus Novena for any intention!
St. Vitus Novena Prayers
St. Vitus 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. Vitus as an example of holiness. We ask You to hear the petitions he brings before Your throne on our behalf.
St. Vitus, we know very little about your life for certain. But it is believed that you converted to Christianity during your childhood, probably in part due to the influence of Christians who served as your tutor and nanny.
Please take all of our petitions to God, and we particularly ask today that you pray that God may bless and assist all converts to the Catholic faith.
Pray for us, that we may always do all we can to help bring souls to God at every opportunity. 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. Vitus, pray for us!
In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit.
Amen.
St. Vitus 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. Vitus as an example of holiness. We ask You to hear the petitions he brings before Your throne on our behalf.
St. Vitus, it is believed that you were a very holy child and that God worked miracles through you. Many people were brought to conversion because of your example and the miracles God worked through you. You eventually gave up your life for the faith.
Please take all of our petitions to God, and we particularly ask today that you pray that God may bless and protect all children.
Pray for us, that we may grow in virtue and holiness at every opportunity God gives us. Pray that we may serve God faithfully in every circumstance in our lives.
And we especially ask in this novena for (mention your intentions here).
St. Vitus, pray for us!
In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit.
Amen.
St. Vitus 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. Vitus as an example of holiness. We ask You to hear the petitions he brings before Your throne on our behalf.
St. Vitus, legend holds that you did not have the benefit of a happy and secure family life during your childhood. But even though your father attempted to make you renounce the Christian faith, you remained steadfast in virtue and holiness.
Please take all of our petitions to God, and we particularly ask today that you pray that God may bless and assist all families.
Pray for us, that we may always do all we can to faithfully carry out the duties of our vocation. Pray that we may strive to grow closer to God each day of our lives.
And we especially ask in this novena for (mention your intentions here).
St. Vitus, pray for us!
In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit.
Amen.
St. Vitus 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. Vitus as an example of holiness. We ask You to hear the petitions he brings before Your throne on our behalf.
St. Vitus, legend holds that you faced many challenges to your faith during your childhood. Even when your father had you tortured for your faith and the emperor demanded that you sacrifice to idols on pain of death, you had the fortitude to withstand their demands.
Please take all of our petitions to God, and we particularly ask today that you pray that we may grow in the virtue of fortitude.
Pray for us, that we may grow in every virtue we need for holiness. Pray that we may do all we can to live saintly lives.
And we especially ask in this novena for (mention your intentions here).
St. Vitus, pray for us!
In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit.
Amen.
St. Vitus 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. Vitus as an example of holiness. We ask You to hear the petitions he brings before Your throne on our behalf.
St. Vitus, legend holds that when you were a child your father had you tortured because of your Christian faith. Together with your tutor and your nanny, you fled from persecution. You eventually gave up your life on account of your Christian faith.
Please take all of our petitions to God, and we particularly ask today that you pray that God may bless and protect all who are fleeing from persecution.
Pray for us, that we may always place our trust in God in every circumstance. 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. Vitus, pray for us!
In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit.
Amen.
St. Vitus 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. Vitus as an example of holiness. We ask You to hear the petitions he brings before Your throne on our behalf.
St. Vitus, legend holds that you converted to Christianity when you were a child. The influence of your Christian tutor and nanny helped bring you to conversion. As you fled from your persecutors, your holy tutor and nanny remained with you.
Please take all of our petitions to God, and we particularly ask today that you pray that God may grant us holy companions for the journey through life.
Pray for us, that we may always make use of all the helps that God gives us for holiness. Pray that we may do all we can to truly live saintly lives.
And we especially ask in this novena for (mention your intentions here).
St. Vitus, pray for us!
In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit.
Amen.
St. Vitus 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. Vitus as an example of holiness. We ask You to hear the petitions he brings before Your throne on our behalf.
St. Vitus, legend holds that God worked multiple miracles through you after you fled from your father. Your intercession even brought a cure to the affliction of the emperor’s son. You must have had great trust in God as He used you as His instrument.
Please take all of our petitions to God, and we particularly ask today that you pray that we may grow to a deeper trust in God.
Pray for us, that we may grow in every virtue we need for holiness. 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. Vitus, pray for us!
In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit.
Amen.
St. Vitus 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. Vitus as an example of holiness. We ask You to hear the petitions he brings before Your throne on our behalf.
St. Vitus, legend holds that you were tortured by your father on account of your Christian faith. You fled from your father, but you encountered more persecutors. Some accounts hold that you eventually died from the torture you suffered.
Please take all of our petitions to God, and we particularly ask today that you pray that God may grant the grace of conversion to all who hate Christianity.
Pray for us, that we may always do all we can to help bring souls to God. Pray that we may make use of every opportunity God gives us to advance in holiness.
And we especially ask in this novena for (mention your intentions here).
St. Vitus, pray for us!
In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit.
Amen.
St. Vitus 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. Vitus as an example of holiness. We ask You to hear the petitions he brings before Your throne on our behalf.
St. Vitus, legend holds that you suffered greatly because of your Christian faith. As a child, you were tortured by your own father. After fleeing from his persecution, you were again tortured because of your Christian faith before you eventually died.
Please take all of our petitions to God, and we particularly ask today that you pray that God may bless and strengthen all persecuted Christians.
Pray for us, that we may always offer any sufferings we endure in union with the sufferings of Christ. Pray that we may never allow any difficulties to deter us from serving God.
And we especially ask in this novena for (mention your intentions here).
St. Vitus, pray for us!
In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit.
Amen.