🌿 Saint Stephen of Hungary

1. Prayer to Saint Stephen of Hungary

O glorious Saint Stephen, who by thy zeal and charity brought many souls to the knowledge of Christ, and by thy ardent devotion to the Blessed Virgin obtained from her hands a crown of wondrous beauty, intercede for us before the throne of mercy, and obtain for us the favors we seek from thy goodness and generosity.

(Here mention your request.)

Obtain for us also a lively faith, firm hope, and ardent charity, that we may serve God faithfully in this life, and enjoy Him forever in the next. Amen.

2. Litany of Saint Stephen of Hungary

Lord, have mercy on us.

Christ, have mercy on us.

Lord, have mercy on us.

Christ, hear us.

Christ, graciously hear us.

God, the Father of Heaven, have mercy on us.

God, the Son, Redeemer of the world, have mercy on us.

God, the Holy Spirit, have mercy on us.

Holy Trinity, One God, have mercy on us.

Holy Mary, pray for us.

Saint Stephen of Hungary, pray for us.

Saint Stephen, glorious King, pray for us.

Saint Stephen, apostle of Hungary, pray for us.

Saint Stephen, confessor of the faith, pray for us.

Saint Stephen, model of holiness, pray for us.

Saint Stephen, protector of the Church, pray for us.

Saint Stephen, devoted son of the Blessed Virgin, pray for us.

Saint Stephen, wise ruler, pray for us.

Saint Stephen, just lawgiver, pray for us.

Saint Stephen, merciful to the poor, pray for us.

Saint Stephen, defender of the oppressed, pray for us.

Saint Stephen, patron of Hungary, pray for us.

Saint Stephen, intercessor for peace, pray for us.

Lamb of God, who takes away the sins of the world, spare us, O Lord.

Lamb of God, who takes away the sins of the world, graciously hear us, O Lord.

Lamb of God, who takes away the sins of the world, have mercy on us.

Pray for us, Saint Stephen of Hungary.

That we may be made worthy of the promises of Christ.

Let us pray.

O God, who in the person of Thy confessor, Saint Stephen, didst make a wondrous example of zeal for the propagation of the faith, and of justice in governing his kingdom, grant us, we beseech Thee, that aided by his intercession and example, we may persevere in the imitation of his virtues and in the observance of Thy commandments, through Christ our Lord. Amen.

3. Collect for the Feast of Saint Stephen of Hungary

Grant your Church, we pray, almighty God, that she may have Saint Stephen of Hungary, who fostered her growth while a king on earth, as her glorious defender in heaven. Through our Lord Jesus Christ, your Son, who lives and reigns with you in the unity of the Holy Spirit, God, forever and ever. Amen.

4. Prayer to Saint Stephen of Hungary for Guidance

O Saint Stephen of Hungary, who dedicated your life to the service of your people and the establishment of Christianity in your land, guide us in our endeavours to live out our faith with the same fervour and dedication. Help us to be wise and just in our actions, compassionate to those in need, and faithful to the teachings of Christ. Through your intercession, may we grow in holiness and be worthy of the promises of Christ. Amen.

These prayers reflect the virtues and legacy of Saint Stephen of Hungary, invoking his intercession for various needs and honouring his role in the Christianization of Hungary.

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