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Litany of St Michael the Archangel

A traditional litany approved by Pius IX in 1862 and reproduced in the Raccolta no. 469 (1898 ed.). It is prayed especially on the feast of the Holy Archangels (29 September) and in times of spiritual combat.

V. Lord, have mercy on us.
R. Lord, have mercy on us.

V. Christ, have mercy on us.
R. Christ, have mercy on us.

V. Lord, have mercy on us.
R. Lord, have mercy on us.

V. Christ, hear us.
R. 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.

After each of the following invocations the response is: pray for us.

  • Holy Mary, Queen of Angels,
  • Saint Michael the Archangel,
  • Saint Michael, filled with the wisdom of God,
  • Saint Michael, perfect adorer of the divine Word,
  • Saint Michael, crowned with honour and glory,
  • Saint Michael, most mighty prince of the armies of the Lord,
  • Saint Michael, standard-bearer of the Most Holy Trinity,
  • Saint Michael, guardian of Paradise,
  • Saint Michael, guide and consoler of the people of Israel,
  • Saint Michael, splendour and fortress of the Church militant,
  • Saint Michael, honour and joy of the Church triumphant,
  • Saint Michael, light of the angels,
  • Saint Michael, bulwark of orthodox Christians,
  • Saint Michael, strength of those who fight under the banner of the Cross,
  • Saint Michael, light and confidence of souls at the hour of death,
  • Saint Michael, our most sure helper,
  • Saint Michael, our succour in tribulations,
  • Saint Michael, vanquisher of the infernal dragon,
  • Saint Michael, terror of demons,
  • Saint Michael, defender of just souls,
  • Saint Michael, protector of those who rest in Christ,
  • Saint Michael, advocate of souls at the judgement,
  • Saint Michael, comforter of the afflicted,
  • Saint Michael, hope of the troubled,
  • Saint Michael, refuge of sinners,
  • Saint Michael, conductor of holy souls to eternal blessedness,
  • Saint Michael, minister of the Most High,
  • Saint Michael, prince of the heavenly host,

V. Lamb of God, who takest away the sins of the world,
R. spare us, O Lord.

V. Lamb of God, who takest away the sins of the world,
R. graciously hear us, O Lord.

V. Lamb of God, who takest away the sins of the world,
R. have mercy on us.

V. Pray for us, glorious St Michael, prince of the Church of Jesus Christ,
R. that we may be made worthy of the promises of Christ.

Let us pray

Almighty and eternal God, who in your ineffable goodness and mercy, for the salvation of men, chose the most glorious Archangel Michael to be prince of your Church: grant us, we beseech you, that by his beneficent protection we may be freed from all our spiritual enemies, and may deserve to be led by him into the august presence of your divine Majesty. Through Christ our Lord. Amen.

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