Feast of Santa Felicita Martire

Santa Felicita Martire, ora pro nobis

November 23rd is the Feast of Santa Felicita (St. Felicity of Rome), Martyr. Commonly known as the mother of the Seven Martyrs (whose memorial is celebrated on July 10th) she is the patron saint of widows, grieving parents and those who want children. She is also the principal patroness of Torricella Peligna (CH), Collarmela (AQ) and Isca sullo Ionio (CZ). In celebration, we're posting a prayer to Santa Felicita. The accompanying photo of silver miniature was taken at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in Manhattan. Dated 1762, the prized statuette was copied after Giacomo Serpotta's stucco figures of Augustinian nuns in Sant'Agostino, Palermo. Evviva Santa Felicita!

Prayer to St. Felicita

All-powerful, ever-living God, turn our weakness into strength. As you gave your martyrs St. Felicitas and her sons the courage to suffer death for Christ, give us the courage to live in faithful witness to you. Grant this through our Lord Jesus Christ, your Son, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.