October 25, 2023

Feast of San Gavino Martire

San Gavino Martire, ora pro nobis
October 25th is the Feast of San Gavino Martire (St. Gavinus), a Roman soldier martyred with his companions San Proto and San Gianuario in Porto Torres, Sardinia during the persecutions Emperor Diocletian in 304 AD. Widely venerated in Sardinia and neighboring Corsica, he is also the patron saint of Camposano near Naples.

In celebration, I'm posting a Prayer to Saint Gavinus. The accompanying photo, courtesy of Anthony Scillia, was taken at Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Church in Asbury Park. Evviva San Gavino!

Prayer to Saint Gavinus

Grant, we beseech Thee, almighty God, that the examples of St. Gavinus may effectually move us to reform our lives; that while we celebrate his feast, we may also imitate his actions. Look upon our weakness, almighty God, and since the burden of our own deeds weighs heavily upon us, may the glorious intercession of St. Gavinus protect us. Through Christ our Lord. Amen.