About St. Camillus De Lellis
St. Camillus de Lellis (1550–1614) was an Italian priest and founder of the Order of the Ministers of the Sick. After a difficult early life marked by gambling and military service, he experienced a profound conversion and dedicated himself entirely to serving the sick and dying.
Known for his heroic charity, St. Camillus cared for the suffering with deep compassion and dignity, seeing Christ in every patient. He is honored today as the patron saint of the sick, hospitals, nurses, and healthcare workers.
What is the St. Camillus de Lellis Novena?
The St. Camillus de Lellis Novena is a traditional 9-day Catholic prayer seeking the intercession of Saint Camillus de Lellis. It is often prayed for healing, comfort, strength, and peace during illness.
Who was Saint Camillus de Lellis?
Saint Camillus de Lellis was an Italian priest who devoted his life to caring for the sick and dying. He founded a religious order dedicated to healthcare and compassionate service.
When should I pray the St. Camillus de Lellis Novena?
You may pray this novena at any time of the year, especially before the feast day of Saint Camillus de Lellis on July 18, or when praying for healing.
What intentions is the St. Camillus de Lellis Novena good for?
People commonly pray this novena for:
- Physical healing
- Emotional strength
- Peace during illness
- Comfort for the dying
- Blessings for nurses and caregivers
How do you pray the St. Camillus de Lellis Novena?
Pray the novena once each day for nine consecutive days, offering your intentions to God and asking Saint Camillus de Lellis for his intercession.
Why is Saint Camillus de Lellis associated with healing?
He dedicated his life to caring for the sick with extraordinary compassion, transforming healthcare ministry by emphasizing dignity, charity, and spiritual care.
Can I pray the St. Camillus de Lellis Novena for someone in the hospital?
Yes. Many Catholics pray this novena for loved ones in hospitals or receiving treatment, asking for healing, comfort, strength, and God’s mercy.
| Novena Begins: | July 9 |
| Feast Day: | July 18 |
Patron Saint of the Sick, Nurses, Hospitals
Day 1 – St. Camillus De Lellis Novena
Let us begin, in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen.
O glorious Saint Camillus de Lellis, special patron of the sick and poor, you who for forty years, with truly heroic charity, devoted yourself to the relief of their temporal and spiritual necessities, be pleased to assist them now even more generously, since you are blessed in heaven and they have been committed by Holy Church to your powerful protection.
Obtain for them from Almighty God the healing of all their maladies, or at least the spirit of Christian patience and resignation, so that they may be sanctified and comforted in the hour of their passing into eternity.
At the same time, obtain for us the precious grace of living and dying after your example in the practice of divine love.
Amen.
(Mention your request here…)
Saint Camillus de Lellis, pray for us.
Pray 1: Our Father…
Pray 1: Hail Mary…
Pray 1: Glory Be…
Day 2 – St. Camillus De Lellis Novena
Let us begin, in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen.
O glorious Saint Camillus de Lellis, special patron of the sick and poor, you who for forty years, with truly heroic charity, devoted yourself to the relief of their temporal and spiritual necessities, be pleased to assist them now even more generously, since you are blessed in heaven and they have been committed by Holy Church to your powerful protection.
Obtain for them from Almighty God the healing of all their maladies, or at least the spirit of Christian patience and resignation, so that they may be sanctified and comforted in the hour of their passing into eternity.
At the same time, obtain for us the precious grace of living and dying after your example in the practice of divine love.
Amen.
(Mention your request here…)
Saint Camillus de Lellis, pray for us.
Pray 1: Our Father…
Pray 1: Hail Mary…
Pray 1: Glory Be…
Day 3 – St. Camillus De Lellis Novena
Let us begin, in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen.
O glorious Saint Camillus de Lellis, special patron of the sick and poor, you who for forty years, with truly heroic charity, devoted yourself to the relief of their temporal and spiritual necessities, be pleased to assist them now even more generously, since you are blessed in heaven and they have been committed by Holy Church to your powerful protection.
Obtain for them from Almighty God the healing of all their maladies, or at least the spirit of Christian patience and resignation, so that they may be sanctified and comforted in the hour of their passing into eternity.
At the same time, obtain for us the precious grace of living and dying after your example in the practice of divine love.
Amen.
(Mention your request here…)
Saint Camillus de Lellis, pray for us.
Pray 1: Our Father…
Pray 1: Hail Mary…
Pray 1: Glory Be…
Day 4 – St. Camillus De Lellis Novena
Let us begin, in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen.
O glorious Saint Camillus de Lellis, special patron of the sick and poor, you who for forty years, with truly heroic charity, devoted yourself to the relief of their temporal and spiritual necessities, be pleased to assist them now even more generously, since you are blessed in heaven and they have been committed by Holy Church to your powerful protection.
Obtain for them from Almighty God the healing of all their maladies, or at least the spirit of Christian patience and resignation, so that they may be sanctified and comforted in the hour of their passing into eternity.
At the same time, obtain for us the precious grace of living and dying after your example in the practice of divine love.
Amen.
(Mention your request here…)
Saint Camillus de Lellis, pray for us.
Pray 1: Our Father…
Pray 1: Hail Mary…
Pray 1: Glory Be…
Day 5 – St. Camillus De Lellis Novena
Let us begin, in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen.
O glorious Saint Camillus de Lellis, special patron of the sick and poor, you who for forty years, with truly heroic charity, devoted yourself to the relief of their temporal and spiritual necessities, be pleased to assist them now even more generously, since you are blessed in heaven and they have been committed by Holy Church to your powerful protection.
Obtain for them from Almighty God the healing of all their maladies, or at least the spirit of Christian patience and resignation, so that they may be sanctified and comforted in the hour of their passing into eternity.
At the same time, obtain for us the precious grace of living and dying after your example in the practice of divine love.
Amen.
(Mention your request here…)
Saint Camillus de Lellis, pray for us.
Pray 1: Our Father…
Pray 1: Hail Mary…
Pray 1: Glory Be…
Day 6 – St. Camillus De Lellis Novena
Let us begin, in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen.
O glorious Saint Camillus de Lellis, special patron of the sick and poor, you who for forty years, with truly heroic charity, devoted yourself to the relief of their temporal and spiritual necessities, be pleased to assist them now even more generously, since you are blessed in heaven and they have been committed by Holy Church to your powerful protection.
Obtain for them from Almighty God the healing of all their maladies, or at least the spirit of Christian patience and resignation, so that they may be sanctified and comforted in the hour of their passing into eternity.
At the same time, obtain for us the precious grace of living and dying after your example in the practice of divine love.
Amen.
(Mention your request here…)
Saint Camillus de Lellis, pray for us.
Pray 1: Our Father…
Pray 1: Hail Mary…
Pray 1: Glory Be…
Day 7 – St. Camillus De Lellis Novena
Let us begin, in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen.
O glorious Saint Camillus de Lellis, special patron of the sick and poor, you who for forty years, with truly heroic charity, devoted yourself to the relief of their temporal and spiritual necessities, be pleased to assist them now even more generously, since you are blessed in heaven and they have been committed by Holy Church to your powerful protection.
Obtain for them from Almighty God the healing of all their maladies, or at least the spirit of Christian patience and resignation, so that they may be sanctified and comforted in the hour of their passing into eternity.
At the same time, obtain for us the precious grace of living and dying after your example in the practice of divine love.
Amen.
(Mention your request here…)
Saint Camillus de Lellis, pray for us.
Pray 1: Our Father…
Pray 1: Hail Mary…
Pray 1: Glory Be…
Day 8 – St. Camillus De Lellis Novena
Let us begin, in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen.
O glorious Saint Camillus de Lellis, special patron of the sick and poor, you who for forty years, with truly heroic charity, devoted yourself to the relief of their temporal and spiritual necessities, be pleased to assist them now even more generously, since you are blessed in heaven and they have been committed by Holy Church to your powerful protection.
Obtain for them from Almighty God the healing of all their maladies, or at least the spirit of Christian patience and resignation, so that they may be sanctified and comforted in the hour of their passing into eternity.
At the same time, obtain for us the precious grace of living and dying after your example in the practice of divine love.
Amen.
(Mention your request here…)
Saint Camillus de Lellis, pray for us.
Pray 1: Our Father…
Pray 1: Hail Mary…
Pray 1: Glory Be…
Day 9 – St. Camillus De Lellis Novena
Let us begin, in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen.
O glorious Saint Camillus de Lellis, special patron of the sick and poor, you who for forty years, with truly heroic charity, devoted yourself to the relief of their temporal and spiritual necessities, be pleased to assist them now even more generously, since you are blessed in heaven and they have been committed by Holy Church to your powerful protection.
Obtain for them from Almighty God the healing of all their maladies, or at least the spirit of Christian patience and resignation, so that they may be sanctified and comforted in the hour of their passing into eternity.
At the same time, obtain for us the precious grace of living and dying after your example in the practice of divine love.
Amen.
(Mention your request here…)
Saint Camillus de Lellis, pray for us.
Pray 1: Our Father…
Pray 1: Hail Mary…
Pray 1: Glory Be…
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