Litany of Saint Anthony the Great
First of all monks, your name they hail,
Great St. Antony, we beg your prayers
Charity has gained such heights for you,
Great St. Antony, we beg your prayers
Wonderworker known for favors gained,
Great St. Antony, we beg your prayers
Humbly you obeyed with strength and love,
Great St. Antony, we beg your prayers
Shield for those who came to seek your aid,
Great St. Antony, we beg your prayers
Healer of all ills and guide for souls,
Great St. Antony, we beg your prayers
Spring and treasure house of charity,
Great St. Antony, we beg your prayers
Ever shining star and lamp of light,
Great St. Antony, we beg your prayers
Table of the Law and Gospel book,
Great St. Antony, we beg your prayers
Guide of those in doubt and ignorance,
Great St. Antony, we beg your prayers
Lamp of those who walk in darkness now,
Great St. Antony, we beg your prayers
Light of Holy Mother Church, your merits shines,
Great St. Antony, we beg your prayers
Peace for those who dread the enemy,
Great St. Antony, we beg your prayers
Gladness for the sad, strength for the tried,
Great St. Antony, we beg your prayers
Faithful to your word and ever true,
Great St. Antony, we beg your prayers
Sun of monks and nuns and start for all,
Great St. Antony, we beg your prayers
Temple arch who holds the power of God,
Great St. Antony, we beg your prayers
V. Pray for us, Great Saint Antony
R. That we may be made worthy of the promises of Christ
Let us Pray:
Father Antony,
you equaled Elias in his zeal and followed John the Baptist in his holy way of life.
You peopled the wilderness and established the world on the firm foundation of your prayers.
Intercede with Christ God that He may save our souls.
Amen
