Feast of San Gaudioso di Salerno

San Gaudioso Vescovo, ora pro nobis

October 26th is the Feast of San Gaudioso (640), seventh Bishop of Salerno. In celebration, I’m posting a prayer to St. Gaudiosus. The accompanying photo, courtesy of Andrew Giordano, was taken at the Basilica Cattedrale SS. Matteo e Gregorio in Salerno. Evviva San Gaudioso!

Prayer to St. Gaudiosus

Grant, we beseech Thee, almighty God, that the examples of St. Gaudiosus, seventh Bishop of Salerno, may effectually move us to reform our lives; that while we celebrate his festival, we may also imitate his actions. Through our Lord Jesus Christ. Amen.

Look upon our Weakness, almighty God, and since the burden of our own deeds weighs heavily upon us, may the glorious intercession of St. Gaudiosus protect us. Through our Lord Jesus Christ. Amen.