Feast of San Pier Damiani

San Pier Damiani, ora pro nobis

February 23rd is the feast of St. Peter Damian, 11th-century Camaldolese Monk, Cardinal-Bishop of Ostia, Mystic, Papal Legate, Adviser to Seven Popes, Gregorian Reformer, and Doctor of the Church. He is the patron saint of those suffering with insomnia, headaches and migraines.

In celebration, we’re posting a prayer to great Saint. The accompanying photo comes courtesy of Father Eugene Carrella. The wood sculpture is part of Father Carrella’s impressive collection of religious statuary and relics. Evviva San Pier Damiani!

Prayer to St. Peter Damian

Grant, we pray, almighty God, that we may so follow the teaching and example of the Bishop Saint Peter Damian, that, putting nothing before Christ and always ardent in the service of your Church, we may be led to the joys of eternal light. Through our Lord Jesus Christ, your Son, who lives and reigns with you in the unity of the Holy Spirit, God, for ever and ever.