The Litany of Saint Michael the Archangel is a powerful prayer of protection, invoking the great prince of the heavenly host under his many titles. It is prayed for defence against evil, for the Church, and for the grace of a holy death.
Litany of Saint Michael the Archangel
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, Queen of Angels, pray for us.
Saint Michael the Archangel, pray for us.
Saint Michael, most glorious prince of the heavenly host, pray for us.
Saint Michael, standard-bearer of the Most Holy Trinity, pray for us.
Saint Michael, defender of the people of God, pray for us.
Saint Michael, guardian and protector of the Church, pray for us.
Saint Michael, terror of the evil spirits, pray for us.
Saint Michael, conqueror of Satan, pray for us.
Saint Michael, strength of those who fight under the standard of the Cross, pray for us.
Saint Michael, light and confidence of souls at the hour of death, pray for us.
Saint Michael, our help in all our needs, pray for us.
Lamb of God, who take away the sins of the world, spare us, O Lord.
Lamb of God, who take away the sins of the world, graciously hear us, O Lord.
Lamb of God, who take away the sins of the world, have mercy on us.
V. Pray for us, O glorious Saint Michael.
R. That we may be made worthy of the promises of Christ.
Let us pray. Almighty and eternal God, who in your goodness and mercy created Saint Michael the Archangel for the glory of your name and the salvation of your people: grant that, defended by his protection, we may serve you faithfully in this life and come at last to the joys of heaven. Through Christ our Lord. Amen.
About This Litany
Devotion to Saint Michael, whose name means “Who is like God?”, is ancient in the Church. As the leader of the angels who cast down the rebel spirits (Revelation 12), he is honoured as the protector of God’s people and defender against evil. This litany gathers his traditional titles into a single prayer of trust and protection.
Related Prayers and Devotions
The Chaplet of St Michael
Novena to St Michael
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Sources: Text follows the traditional Litany of Saint Michael the Archangel as published by EWTN and Catholic devotional sources.