| Novena Starts: | August 9 |
| Feastday: | August 18 |
| Birth: | 246 |
| Death: | 330 |
Patron saint of difficult marriages, divorced men and women, converts, and new discoveries
St Helena Novena
St Helena discovered the True Cross, and was the mother of Emperor Constantine. Pray this novena for difficult marriages, divorced men and women, converts, and new discoveries.
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Day 1
In the Name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit.
Amen.
Holy and blessed St Helena, with the anguish and devotion with which you sought the Cross of Christ, I plead that you give me God’s grace to suffer in patience the labors of this life, so that through them and through your intercession and protection, I will be able to seek and carry the cross which God has placed upon me, so that I can serve Him in this life and enjoy His Glory ever after.
Amen.
O my God, my Savior and Glorifier, You were such a generous benefactor on the Holy Wood of the Cross, where you spilled Your Precious Blood for my salvation.
Pour upon my soul, at the hour of my death, but a drop of Your Blood so that I die in Your grace and then, assisted by the intercession of my protector and advocate Saint Helena, grant to me what I now ask You for in this prayer (mention request here…), if it be expedient for Your honor and glory and for the benefit of my soul.
Amen.
Saint Helena, who upon opening your mind and heart to the light of the Gospel and upon finding the wood of the true Cross was converted into the model of all the Christian virtues, help us to break the attachments of sin, and to return to the arms of God our Father.
You found the treasure that the Gospel tells us about, since you found the Cross of Christ.
May we also find that treasure, Christ living within us.
Amen.
Our Father
Hail Mary
Glory Be
Glorious Saint Helena, we admire your faithful life.
God willed that your son would bring the faith of Christ to the Roman Empire and that one day you would find the magnificent wood of the true Cross on which Jesus died.
Obtain for us from Jesus strength for our faith and a great love for the Cross.
May no contradiction or challenge distance us from Jesus.
We ask you all this through Jesus Christ our Lord.
Amen.
In the Name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit.
Amen.
Answered Prayers from the Community
“During this novena, one of my friends, who is going through a divorce, was granted all she asked for at the hearing. St. Helena, pray for us!”
Day 2
In the Name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit.
Amen.
Holy and blessed St Helena, with the anguish and devotion with which you sought the Cross of Christ, I plead that you give me God’s grace to suffer in patience the labors of this life, so that through them and through your intercession and protection, I will be able to seek and carry the cross which God has placed upon me, so that I can serve Him in this life and enjoy His Glory ever after.
Amen.
O my God, my Savior and Glorifier, You were such a generous benefactor on the Holy Wood of the Cross, where you spilled Your Precious Blood for my salvation.
Pour upon my soul, at the hour of my death, but a drop of Your Blood so that I die in Your grace and then, assisted by the intercession of my protector and advocate Saint Helena, grant to me what I now ask You for in this prayer (mention request here…), if it be expedient for Your honor and glory and for the benefit of my soul.
Amen.
Saint Helena, who upon opening your mind and heart to the light of the Gospel and upon finding the wood of the true Cross was converted into the model of all the Christian virtues, help us to break the attachments of sin, and to return to the arms of God our Father.
You found the treasure that the Gospel tells us about, since you found the Cross of Christ.
May we also find that treasure, Christ living within us.
Amen.
Our Father
Hail Mary
Glory Be
Glorious Saint Helena, we admire your faithful life.
God willed that your son would bring the faith of Christ to the Roman Empire and that one day you would find the magnificent wood of the true Cross on which Jesus died.
Obtain for us from Jesus strength for our faith and a great love for the Cross.
May no contradiction or challenge distance us from Jesus.
We ask you all this through Jesus Christ our Lord.
Amen.
In the Name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit.
Amen.
Answered Prayers from the Community
“My hope is that I’m willing to carry my cross every day and not let my medical condition ge the better of me at all.”
Day 3
In the Name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit.
Amen.
Holy and blessed St Helena, with the anguish and devotion with which you sought the Cross of Christ, I plead that you give me God’s grace to suffer in patience the labors of this life, so that through them and through your intercession and protection, I will be able to seek and carry the cross which God has placed upon me, so that I can serve Him in this life and enjoy His Glory ever after.
Amen.
O my God, my Savior and Glorifier, You were such a generous benefactor on the Holy Wood of the Cross, where you spilled Your Precious Blood for my salvation.
Pour upon my soul, at the hour of my death, but a drop of Your Blood so that I die in Your grace and then, assisted by the intercession of my protector and advocate Saint Helena, grant to me what I now ask You for in this prayer (mention request here…), if it be expedient for Your honor and glory and for the benefit of my soul.
Amen.
Saint Helena, who upon opening your mind and heart to the light of the Gospel and upon finding the wood of the true Cross was converted into the model of all the Christian virtues, help us to break the attachments of sin, and to return to the arms of God our Father.
You found the treasure that the Gospel tells us about, since you found the Cross of Christ.
May we also find that treasure, Christ living within us.
Amen.
Our Father
Hail Mary
Glory Be
Glorious Saint Helena, we admire your faithful life.
God willed that your son would bring the faith of Christ to the Roman Empire and that one day you would find the magnificent wood of the true Cross on which Jesus died.
Obtain for us from Jesus strength for our faith and a great love for the Cross.
May no contradiction or challenge distance us from Jesus.
We ask you all this through Jesus Christ our Lord.
Amen.
In the Name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit.
Amen.
Answered Prayers from the Community
“YOU”
Day 4
In the Name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit.
Amen.
Holy and blessed St Helena, with the anguish and devotion with which you sought the Cross of Christ, I plead that you give me God’s grace to suffer in patience the labors of this life, so that through them and through your intercession and protection, I will be able to seek and carry the cross which God has placed upon me, so that I can serve Him in this life and enjoy His Glory ever after.
Amen.
O my God, my Savior and Glorifier, You were such a generous benefactor on the Holy Wood of the Cross, where you spilled Your Precious Blood for my salvation.
Pour upon my soul, at the hour of my death, but a drop of Your Blood so that I die in Your grace and then, assisted by the intercession of my protector and advocate Saint Helena, grant to me what I now ask You for in this prayer (mention request here…), if it be expedient for Your honor and glory and for the benefit of my soul.
Amen.
Saint Helena, who upon opening your mind and heart to the light of the Gospel and upon finding the wood of the true Cross was converted into the model of all the Christian virtues, help us to break the attachments of sin, and to return to the arms of God our Father.
You found the treasure that the Gospel tells us about, since you found the Cross of Christ.
May we also find that treasure, Christ living within us.
Amen.
Our Father
Hail Mary
Glory Be
Glorious Saint Helena, we admire your faithful life.
God willed that your son would bring the faith of Christ to the Roman Empire and that one day you would find the magnificent wood of the true Cross on which Jesus died.
Obtain for us from Jesus strength for our faith and a great love for the Cross.
May no contradiction or challenge distance us from Jesus.
We ask you all this through Jesus Christ our Lord.
Amen.
In the Name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit.
Amen.
Answered Prayers from the Community
“My daughter-in-law, who was raised Muslim, has entered OCIA. Thank you St. Helena and Our Blessed Mother.”
Day 5
In the Name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit.
Amen.
Holy and blessed St Helena, with the anguish and devotion with which you sought the Cross of Christ, I plead that you give me God’s grace to suffer in patience the labors of this life, so that through them and through your intercession and protection, I will be able to seek and carry the cross which God has placed upon me, so that I can serve Him in this life and enjoy His Glory ever after.
Amen.
O my God, my Savior and Glorifier, You were such a generous benefactor on the Holy Wood of the Cross, where you spilled Your Precious Blood for my salvation.
Pour upon my soul, at the hour of my death, but a drop of Your Blood so that I die in Your grace and then, assisted by the intercession of my protector and advocate Saint Helena, grant to me what I now ask You for in this prayer (mention request here…), if it be expedient for Your honor and glory and for the benefit of my soul.
Amen.
Saint Helena, who upon opening your mind and heart to the light of the Gospel and upon finding the wood of the true Cross was converted into the model of all the Christian virtues, help us to break the attachments of sin, and to return to the arms of God our Father.
You found the treasure that the Gospel tells us about, since you found the Cross of Christ.
May we also find that treasure, Christ living within us.
Amen.
Our Father
Hail Mary
Glory Be
Glorious Saint Helena, we admire your faithful life.
God willed that your son would bring the faith of Christ to the Roman Empire and that one day you would find the magnificent wood of the true Cross on which Jesus died.
Obtain for us from Jesus strength for our faith and a great love for the Cross.
May no contradiction or challenge distance us from Jesus.
We ask you all this through Jesus Christ our Lord.
Amen.
In the Name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit.
Amen.
Answered Prayers from the Community
“Thank you for your intercession🙏🏼”
Day 6
In the Name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit.
Amen.
Holy and blessed St Helena, with the anguish and devotion with which you sought the Cross of Christ, I plead that you give me God’s grace to suffer in patience the labors of this life, so that through them and through your intercession and protection, I will be able to seek and carry the cross which God has placed upon me, so that I can serve Him in this life and enjoy His Glory ever after.
Amen.
O my God, my Savior and Glorifier, You were such a generous benefactor on the Holy Wood of the Cross, where you spilled Your Precious Blood for my salvation.
Pour upon my soul, at the hour of my death, but a drop of Your Blood so that I die in Your grace and then, assisted by the intercession of my protector and advocate Saint Helena, grant to me what I now ask You for in this prayer (mention request here…), if it be expedient for Your honor and glory and for the benefit of my soul.
Amen.
Saint Helena, who upon opening your mind and heart to the light of the Gospel and upon finding the wood of the true Cross was converted into the model of all the Christian virtues, help us to break the attachments of sin, and to return to the arms of God our Father.
You found the treasure that the Gospel tells us about, since you found the Cross of Christ.
May we also find that treasure, Christ living within us.
Amen.
Our Father
Hail Mary
Glory Be
Glorious Saint Helena, we admire your faithful life.
God willed that your son would bring the faith of Christ to the Roman Empire and that one day you would find the magnificent wood of the true Cross on which Jesus died.
Obtain for us from Jesus strength for our faith and a great love for the Cross.
May no contradiction or challenge distance us from Jesus.
We ask you all this through Jesus Christ our Lord.
Amen.
In the Name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit.
Amen.
Answered Prayers from the Community
“Yes, thank you St Helen for answering my prayer!”
Day 7
In the Name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit.
Amen.
Holy and blessed St Helena, with the anguish and devotion with which you sought the Cross of Christ, I plead that you give me God’s grace to suffer in patience the labors of this life, so that through them and through your intercession and protection, I will be able to seek and carry the cross which God has placed upon me, so that I can serve Him in this life and enjoy His Glory ever after.
Amen.
O my God, my Savior and Glorifier, You were such a generous benefactor on the Holy Wood of the Cross, where you spilled Your Precious Blood for my salvation.
Pour upon my soul, at the hour of my death, but a drop of Your Blood so that I die in Your grace and then, assisted by the intercession of my protector and advocate Saint Helena, grant to me what I now ask You for in this prayer (mention request here…), if it be expedient for Your honor and glory and for the benefit of my soul.
Amen.
Saint Helena, who upon opening your mind and heart to the light of the Gospel and upon finding the wood of the true Cross was converted into the model of all the Christian virtues, help us to break the attachments of sin, and to return to the arms of God our Father.
You found the treasure that the Gospel tells us about, since you found the Cross of Christ.
May we also find that treasure, Christ living within us.
Amen.
Our Father
Hail Mary
Glory Be
Glorious Saint Helena, we admire your faithful life.
God willed that your son would bring the faith of Christ to the Roman Empire and that one day you would find the magnificent wood of the true Cross on which Jesus died.
Obtain for us from Jesus strength for our faith and a great love for the Cross.
May no contradiction or challenge distance us from Jesus.
We ask you all this through Jesus Christ our Lord.
Amen.
In the Name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit.
Amen.
Answered Prayers from the Community
“M&L having small signs of hope and light in their marriage.”
Day 8
In the Name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit.
Amen.
Holy and blessed St Helena, with the anguish and devotion with which you sought the Cross of Christ, I plead that you give me God’s grace to suffer in patience the labors of this life, so that through them and through your intercession and protection, I will be able to seek and carry the cross which God has placed upon me, so that I can serve Him in this life and enjoy His Glory ever after.
Amen.
O my God, my Savior and Glorifier, You were such a generous benefactor on the Holy Wood of the Cross, where you spilled Your Precious Blood for my salvation.
Pour upon my soul, at the hour of my death, but a drop of Your Blood so that I die in Your grace and then, assisted by the intercession of my protector and advocate Saint Helena, grant to me what I now ask You for in this prayer (mention request here…), if it be expedient for Your honor and glory and for the benefit of my soul.
Amen.
Saint Helena, who upon opening your mind and heart to the light of the Gospel and upon finding the wood of the true Cross was converted into the model of all the Christian virtues, help us to break the attachments of sin, and to return to the arms of God our Father.
You found the treasure that the Gospel tells us about, since you found the Cross of Christ.
May we also find that treasure, Christ living within us.
Amen.
Our Father
Hail Mary
Glory Be
Glorious Saint Helena, we admire your faithful life.
God willed that your son would bring the faith of Christ to the Roman Empire and that one day you would find the magnificent wood of the true Cross on which Jesus died.
Obtain for us from Jesus strength for our faith and a great love for the Cross.
May no contradiction or challenge distance us from Jesus.
We ask you all this through Jesus Christ our Lord.
Amen.
In the Name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit.
Amen.
Answered Prayers from the Community
“Amen….”
Day 9
In the Name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit.
Amen.
Holy and blessed St Helena, with the anguish and devotion with which you sought the Cross of Christ, I plead that you give me God’s grace to suffer in patience the labors of this life, so that through them and through your intercession and protection, I will be able to seek and carry the cross which God has placed upon me, so that I can serve Him in this life and enjoy His Glory ever after.
Amen.
O my God, my Savior and Glorifier, You were such a generous benefactor on the Holy Wood of the Cross, where you spilled Your Precious Blood for my salvation.
Pour upon my soul, at the hour of my death, but a drop of Your Blood so that I die in Your grace and then, assisted by the intercession of my protector and advocate Saint Helena, grant to me what I now ask You for in this prayer (mention request here…), if it be expedient for Your honor and glory and for the benefit of my soul.
Amen.
Saint Helena, who upon opening your mind and heart to the light of the Gospel and upon finding the wood of the true Cross was converted into the model of all the Christian virtues, help us to break the attachments of sin, and to return to the arms of God our Father.
You found the treasure that the Gospel tells us about, since you found the Cross of Christ.
May we also find that treasure, Christ living within us.
Amen.
Our Father
Hail Mary
Glory Be
Glorious Saint Helena, we admire your faithful life.
God willed that your son would bring the faith of Christ to the Roman Empire and that one day you would find the magnificent wood of the true Cross on which Jesus died.
Obtain for us from Jesus strength for our faith and a great love for the Cross.
May no contradiction or challenge distance us from Jesus.
We ask you all this through Jesus Christ our Lord.
Amen.
In the Name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit.
Amen.
Answered Prayers from the Community
“I asked for a true cross blessing. On day 8 I ran into a helpful priest that blessed me with th true cross. Thank You st.Helena 🕯️”
Answered Prayers from the Community
Shared by people who prayed with the Intercede app and saw their prayers answered.
“During this novena, one of my friends, who is going through a divorce, was granted all she asked for at the hearing. St. Helena, pray for us!”
“My hope is that I’m willing to carry my cross every day and not let my medical condition ge the better of me at all.”
“YOU”
“My daughter-in-law, who was raised Muslim, has entered OCIA. Thank you St. Helena and Our Blessed Mother.”
“Thank you for your intercession🙏🏼”
“Yes, thank you St Helen for answering my prayer!”
“M&L having small signs of hope and light in their marriage.”
“Amen….”
“I asked for a true cross blessing. On day 8 I ran into a helpful priest that blessed me with th true cross. Thank You st.Helena 🕯️”
“Thank you, Saint Helena, for being there for us and demonstrating your love for us by answering our prayers. Amen!🙏🏼”
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