“I die the king's faithful servant, but God's first.”

Litany of St. Thomas More

Martyr and Patron Saint of Statesmen, Politicians and Lawyers

Lord, have mercy on us.

Christ, have mercy on us.

Lord, have mercy on us.

Christ, hear us.

Christ, graciously hear us.

God, the Father of Heaven, have mercy on us.

God, the Son, Redeemer of the world, have mercy on us.

God, the Holy Spirit, have mercy on us.

Holy Trinity, One God, have mercy on us.

Holy Mary, Mother of God, pray for us.

St. Thomas More, faithful servant of God, pray for us.

St. Thomas More, model of integrity, pray for us.

St. Thomas More, defender of the faith, pray for us.

St. Thomas More, patron of lawyers and statesmen, pray for us.

St. Thomas More, champion of truth and justice, pray for us.

St. Thomas More, example of humility, pray for us.

St. Thomas More, devoted husband and father, pray for us.

St. Thomas More, lover of poverty and simplicity, pray for us.

St. Thomas More, example of obedience to conscience, pray for us.

St. Thomas More, fearless in the face of persecution, pray for us.

St. Thomas More, steadfast in the truth, pray for us.

St. Thomas More, defender of the indissolubility of marriage, pray for us.

St. Thomas More, prisoner for Christ, pray for us.

St. Thomas More, martyr of the Church, pray for us.

Lamb of God, who takes away the sins of the world, spare us, O Lord.

Lamb of God, who takes away the sins of the world, graciously hear us, O Lord.

Lamb of God, who takes away the sins of the world, have mercy on us.

Let us pray.

O God, who in martyrdom has brought true faith and steadfast courage to St. Thomas More, grant that through his intercession we may remain faithful to our conscience and firm in the truth. May we, like him, place obedience to You above all worldly honors and seek Your kingdom above all things. We ask this through Christ our Lord. Amen.