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| Beato Salvatore Lilli e Compagni, orate pro nobis |
November 22nd is the Feast of Blessed Salvatore Lilli, Franciscan Priest, Missionary and Martyr. Born on June 19, 1853 in Cappadocia, Abruzzo, Salvator Lilli assumed the Franciscan habit in June 1870, made his religious profession in August 1871, and was ordained a priest in Jerusalem on April 6, 1878.
Two years later he was transferred to Armenia where he did his utmost to help the sick and poor for nearly 15 years.
In 1895 he was captured and tortured by the Turks. Refusing to convert to Islam, Blessed Salvatore and seven companions were put to death.
In celebration, we’re posting a prayer to Blessed Salvatore Lilli and Companions. Evviva Beato Salvatore Lilli e Compagni!
Prayer to Blessed Salvatore Lilli and Companions
We humbly beseech the mercy of your majesty, almighty and merciful God, that, as you have poured the knowledge of your Only Begotten Son into the hearts of the peoples by the preaching of the blessed Martyr Salvatore Lelli and Companions, so, through their intercession, we may be made steadfast in the faith. Through our Lord Jesus Christ, your Son, who lives and reigns with you in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen
