Litany of Saint Sebastian

The Litany of Saint Sebastian is a revered Catholic prayer invoking the intercession of Saint Sebastian, a Roman soldier and martyr known for his courage, faith, and miraculous protection against pestilence. Celebrated for his steadfastness under persecution, he is a powerful advocate for those facing physical and spiritual trials. This litany is often prayed for strength and protection, especially in times of disease or hardship. This litany is for private use.


Litany of Saint Sebastian


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 Ghost, have mercy on us.
Holy Trinity, One God, have mercy on us.

Holy Mary, Queen of Martyrs, pray for us.

Saint Sebastian, pray for us.
Invincible Martyr, pray for us.
Knight, noble by birth and fame, pray for us.
Glorious warrior and martyr of Christ, pray for us.
Patron and mirror of Christian soldiers, pray for us.
Despiser of the world, pray for us.
Conqueror of Satan, pray for us.
Comfort of the dying, pray for us.
Consoler of the afflicted, pray for us.
Announcer of the Word of God, pray for us.
Protector and Patron of countries and cities, pray for us.
Saint Sebastian, perfect in virtue and wisdom, pray for us.
Saint Sebastian, lover of God and men, pray for us.
Saint Sebastian, mighty in word and work, pray for us.
Saint Sebastian, who didst strengthen the Christians in torments and death, pray for us.
Saint Sebastian, who didst fortify those wavering in their faith, pray for us.
Saint Sebastian, who didst encourage the doubting to persevere to the end, pray for us.
Saint Sebastian, who, inflamed with love of God, didst despise the pains inflicted by the tyrant, pray for us.
Saint Sebastian, surrounded by celestial light, pray for us.
Saint Sebastian, instructed by the holy Angels, pray for us.
Saint Sebastian, giving speech to the dumb, pray for us.
Saint Sebastian, who for defending the truth wast wounded by arrows, pray for us.
Saint Sebastian, who wast put to death with clubs, pray for us.
Saint Sebastian, who wast crowned with eternal glory, pray for us.
Saint Sebastian, great intercessor for us with God, pray for us.
Saint Sebastian, endowed with power from God to avert pestilence and all contagious diseases, pray for us.

Lamb of God, who takest away the sins of the world, spare us, O Lord.
Lamb of God, who takest away the sins of the world, graciously hear us, O Lord.
Lamb of God, who takest away the sins of the world, have mercy on us.

Christ, hear us.
Christ, graciously hear us.

Let us pray.
Mercifully look on our weakness, O almighty God; since the weight of our own evil deeds bears us down, may the glorious intercession of Thy blessed martyr Sebastian be our protection. Through our Lord Jesus Christ, Thy Son, who with Thee and the Holy Ghost liveth and reigneth, one God, world without end. Amen.

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