Our Lady 1 minute

To your protection (Sub tuum praesidium)

Sub tuum praesidium

It is the oldest prayer to Mary known, found on a papyrus from the 3rd century. It asks that Our Lady deliver from all dangers.

To your protection we take refuge, holy Mother of God; do not despise our pleas in our needs, but always deliver us from all dangers, O glorious and blessed Virgin.

V. Pray for us, holy Mother of God.

R. That we may be worthy of the promises of Christ.

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Patroness of Brazil, motherly shelter, family protection and graces attained

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