Celebrated on April 19, the saint of urgent and impossible causes is considered a powerful intercessor of God
Saint Expedito’s Day is celebrated on April 19th. Patron saint of soldiers, students and travelers, he is one of the most powerful intercessors with God in emergency situations. For those who believe in him, he is an example of dedication and strength in the face of obstacles.
Expeditus stood out for his virtues of order and discipline, which caught the attention of Emperor Diocletian, who worshiped the ancient gods. At the time, Diocletian promoted the Roman Empire’s persecution of Christianity, characterizing the period as the Age of Martyrs — or Diocletian era. During the persecutions, Expedito preferred to face death rather than worship pagan gods; therefore, he was condemned and had his head cut off by a sword on April 19, 303 AD
Next, check out 6 powerful prayers to Santo Expedito to use in moments of urgency and difficulty!
1. Litany of Santo Expedito
Lord, have mercy on us.
Jesus Christ, have mercy on us.
Lord, have mercy on us.
Jesus Christ, listen to us.
Jesus Christ, answer us.
Heavenly Father, who are God, have mercy on us.
God the Son, redeemer of the world, have mercy on us.
God the Holy Spirit, have mercy on us.
Holy Mary, queen of martyrs, pray for us.
Saint Expedito, invincible athlete of faith, pray for us.
Saint Expedito, faithful until death, pray for us.
Saint Expedito, who lost everything to gain Jesus Christ, pray for us.
Saint Expedito, who suffered the blows of the lash, pray for us.
Saint Expedito, who gloriously perished by the sword, pray for us.
Saint Expedito, who received from the Lord the crown of justice that He promised to those who love Him, pray for us.
Saint Expedito, patron of youth, pray for us.
Saint Expedito, help of the students, pray for us.
Saint Expedito, model of soldiers, pray for us.
Saint Expedito, protector of travelers, pray for us.
Saint Expedito, advocate of sinners, pray for us.
Saint Expedito, health of the sick, pray for us.
Saint Expedito, mediator of pleas, pray for us.
Saint Expedito, our help in urgent matters, pray for us.
Saint Expedito, who teaches us that it is never necessary to refer to the next day, to ask with ardor and confidence, pray for us.
Saint Expedito, most faithful support of those who hope in you, pray for us.
Saint Expedito, whose protection at the hour of death is a guarantee of salvation, pray for us.
Lamb of God who takes away the sins of the world, forgive us, Lord.
Lamb of God who takes away the sins of the world, hear us, Lord.
Lamb of God who takes away the sins of the world, have mercy on us, Lord.
Jesus Christ, listen to us. Jesus Christ, answer us.
O Holy Expedite, we humbly beseech you to come to our aid, so that your prompt and sure intercession may obtain from the Lord the grace of a happy and quick solution to the pending issue that concerns us. However, without restlessness and totally confident in the sovereign wisdom of the Lord, we dare to surrender ourselves to Him without reservations, so that only His Will governs us. Amen!
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2. Prayer to Santo Expedito
My Holy Expedite of just and urgent causes, intercede for me with Our Lord Jesus Christ. Help me in this hour of distress and despair, my Saint Expedito. You who are a warrior Saint, you who are the Saint of the afflicted, you who are the Saint of the desperate, you who are the Saint of urgent causes.
Protect me. Help me. Give me strength, courage and serenity. Fulfill my order (place the order). My Saint Expedito! Help me get through these difficult times, protect me from everyone who could harm me, protect my family. Respond to my request urgently. Give me back peace and tranquility.
My Saint Expedito! I will be grateful for the rest of my life and I will carry your name to everyone who has faith. Thank you very much.
3. Prayer to obtain grace
Saint Expedito, who by the disposition of Divine Mercy, were chosen to obtain prompt and effective assistance in our extreme need, deign to look at those who come to implore your help with full confidence in your goodness.
Intercede, great Saint, for us, protect us at the Throne of the Most High and of Mary Most Holy, obtaining for me the necessary assistance to obtain my eternal salvation and special grace (ask for the desired grace) if God wants to grant it to me.
I recognize that I am unworthy of your favors for the offenses I have done to the Divine Majesty, but now I cry and detest them with all my heart, and I hope for the forgiveness of your infinite mercy, through the intercession of Mary and with your patronage. As proof of my gratitude, for the grace I beg, I promise you, (make the promise).
4. Prayer for protection
Glorious martyr and my blessed protector, Saint Expedito! Without taking into account my lack of merit, and only for your merits, and also for the infinite and precious blood of Our Lord Jesus Christ, I humbly ask you to grant a humble and abundant faith, in good works and true fruits of eternal life.
I ask you for a firm hope, that it never weakens even in the face of obstacles and the bitterest pains. I ask you for ardent charity, which day by day encourages me more and more in Divine love and makes me see in my neighbor a brother and the true image of our good God, Almighty Father.
That in all your thoughts, words and gestures, I not only seek the glory of God, but that I never stray from the teachings of our Holy Mother, the Roman Catholic Apostolic Church. May I always see, in the Holy Pope, the representative of Jesus Christ on Earth.
I also beseech you, Lord, to bring days of serenity and calm to the Church; of good luck and prosperity for our country; may the sick find their medicine; the guilty be forgiven; may the righteous remain firm; the infidels receive and absorb the light of the Gospel into their souls; May those who abandon this vale of tears rest in the peace of the Lord; and may your souls find eternal peace.
Finally, glorious martyr, may the Lord grant me the grace that, through your intercession, I ask for in this novena, if it is for your greater glory.
(Now ask Santo Expedito to intercede with God and make your request to Him, who is our Almighty Father).
Having confessed to Jesus Christ here on Earth, may I deserve it and be able to spread it among the blessed, through the sweetness of Heaven. So be it!
5. Prayer to open the way
In the name of the Father, the Son and the Holy Spirit, Amen.
I give you thanks, I ask you for thanks, I will receive thanks.
And with this prayer from the Key of Santo Expedito, my body will close.
Oh, Mighty Saint Expedite, invincible in faith and beloved soldier of Christ!
Allow that, with the key to this prayer of yours, which I now pray with all confidence, I can close my body to all evils and leave it open only to the graces of God.
I also humbly ask you to open all my paths and help me reach the grace that I need so much today. (Place your order).
Santo Expedito, I ask you to help me achieve what I ask for.
I promise that I will disclose this prayer of your key, my glorious Saint Expedito, and I am sure that, under your protection and the God’s blessingsI will be invisible in the eyes of my enemies: envy will not reach me; I will be free from all illnesses, I will not lack work, and the other issues in my life will have a prompt and good solution, and peace will reign in my family. Amen!
6. Prayer before tests and exams
Oh, Saint Expedito, you who are the patron saint of students, full of confidence in your faithful intercession, I come to ask you for the grace to pass the exams for which I am preparing. I believe that I dedicated myself to my studies to the best of my ability, but I also know that the Good God grants everything to those he loves. Therefore, Saint Expedito, I appeal to your assistance, so that you may pray for me to the Lord, so that He may be favorable to me. May He grant me the grace to be able, throughout my life, to serve Him with as much love, as you did. Amen!