A Prayer for Ukraine

The prayer below has special ties to Ukraine and her people. It is suggested that this oration be offered on their behalf.

We fly to Your patronage, O Virgin Mother of God.
Despise not our prayers in our needs,
but deliver us from all dangers, since you alone are pure and blessed.
O most glorious ever-Virgin Mary,
the Mother of Christ our God, accept our prayers
and present them to Your Son and our God,
that for the sake of you, He enlighten and save our souls.

Saint Rita, the peacemaker, pray for us!

Additional Resources

Learn more from the Ukranian Catholic Archeparchy of Philadelphia

Help Families in Ukraine | Catholic Relief Services | February 24, 2022

Read the appeal of Pope Francis regarding the worsening situation in Ukraine | General Audience | February 23, 2022

Read the statement of Archbishop Nelson J. Pérez regarding the invasion of Ukraine | Archdiocese of Philadelphia | February 24, 2022

Read the statement of Archbishop José H. Gomez on Ukraine | United States Conference of Catholic Bishops | February 24, 2022