Prayer to Martyr Saint Vincenzo

Patron of Craco (Matera)

O strong and glorious Saint Vincenzo, our distinguished Patron, that you had the honor of giving your life in order to testify your fidelity to Jesus Christ, you turn a loving look on us, that for the sage design of the Providence, we are fortunate to be the unworthy caretakers of your relic.

You teach to us, o generous Martyr, the tenacity in the good, of which we are a model, having persevered in the good intentions even when you were violently torn from the quiet life of our family.

Communicate to our souls a little of your great love to our deepest difficulties, of which you gave a shining example in the time of your life.

Pray to the Lord Jesus because your generosity in the love the cross has to ignite our hearts more and more.

Present to Jesus, sweet friend of our souls and crown of the martyrs, our earnest desire to support courageously, like you, the suffering of our lives.  Amen.