St. Expeditus
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St. Expeditus is one of those saints who we know very little about, and many dismiss his story as just legend. According to the stories, he was a Roman soldier under Emperor Diocletian, likely born in Armenia. When he decided to convert to Christianity, a devil disguised as a raven (or crow or snake) tried to convince him to wait to be baptized. Expeditus would have none of it. "No! Today!" He shouted back at the raven. In some versions of the story, he stamped on the raven and said, "I'll be a Christian today!" His name is included in lists of martyrs in Italy.
Because of his impatience, he is often referred to as the hasty saint. He is the patron saint of (often impatient) school children, test takers, and those in long, drawn out legal battles. He also is invoked for aid against procrastination and in urgent needs - for a rapid resolution.
-Meg
St. Expeditus is one of those saints who we know very little about, and many dismiss his story as just legend. According to the stories, he was a Roman soldier under Emperor Diocletian, likely born in Armenia. When he decided to convert to Christianity, a devil disguised as a raven (or crow or snake) tried to convince him to wait to be baptized. Expeditus would have none of it. "No! Today!" He shouted back at the raven. In some versions of the story, he stamped on the raven and said, "I'll be a Christian today!" His name is included in lists of martyrs in Italy.
Because of his impatience, he is often referred to as the hasty saint. He is the patron saint of (often impatient) school children, test takers, and those in long, drawn out legal battles. He also is invoked for aid against procrastination and in urgent needs - for a rapid resolution.
-Meg
Prayer to St. Expeditus
Our dear martyr and protector, Saint Expeditus,
You who know what is necessary and what is urgently needed.
I beg you to intercede before the Holy Trinity, that by your grace
my request will be granted.
(Here mention your request)
May I receive your blessings and favors.
My Lord Jesus Christ, source of endless charity,
I am heartily sorry for my sins.
Grant me, therefore, pardon of my sins
and the grace I ask of You
thru the merits of the sorrows of Your loving Mother
and the virtues of Your martyr, Saint Expeditus,
In the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, Amen.
You who know what is necessary and what is urgently needed.
I beg you to intercede before the Holy Trinity, that by your grace
my request will be granted.
(Here mention your request)
May I receive your blessings and favors.
My Lord Jesus Christ, source of endless charity,
I am heartily sorry for my sins.
Grant me, therefore, pardon of my sins
and the grace I ask of You
thru the merits of the sorrows of Your loving Mother
and the virtues of Your martyr, Saint Expeditus,
In the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, Amen.