St. Aaron Novena
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Show HideSt. Aaron was a monk who lived in the 500s. He was most likely from the area that is now Britain. He was also an abbot for some time.
Though little information is known about St. Aaron, he gained a reputation for great holiness. You can use this novena to seek intercession from this holy monk in many aspects of your life.
About St. Aaron
St. Aaron’s date of birth is unknown, but it is thought that he was born sometime in the beginning of the sixth century. It is thought that his place of birth was one of the British Isles, possibly Wales. Nothing is known about his childhood or early life.
Aaron desired to devote his life totally to God, so he initially decided to live as a hermit. He chose hermitages in Lamalle and Pleumeur-Gautier. As a hermit, he enjoyed his life of solitude with God.
After his initial years of living as a hermit, Aaron moved to an island called Cezembre. This island was near Aleth in France. Cezembre later came to be known as St. Aaron’s Island. He chose this location particularly because the waters surrounding it made it impossible for anyone to travel to it except for during low tide. The tide was low enough for travel to or from the island only two times each day.
Aaron’s reputation for holiness grew. He came to be known especially for his piety and his wisdom. Despite the inconvenience of reaching the island, Cezembre became a place where many visitors came seeking guidance in their spiritual lives. As more people came to be guided by him, Aaron led the community in monastic living.
One of Aaron’s visitors was St. Malo. Aaron welcomed him with great hospitality. Aaron became a spiritual father to St. Malo. St. Malo was the most well known of Aaron’s many spiritual disciples, and St. Malo later became known for establishing a religious community in Brittany, France.
In 544, Aaron became abbot of the religious community in Cezembre. As abbot, Aaron ruled with great compassion. He brought many people to conversion through his teachings, and he baptized hundreds of converts to Christianity.
Though few historical details have survived, it is believed that Aaron faced many difficulties and hardships during his life on the island of Cezembre. He faced these hardships with great fortitude. Some of his writings survived and were preserved for many years.
Aaron died not long after he began his work as abbot. St. Malo succeeded him as abbot. St. Malo was also consecrated as the first bishop of Aleth. No details about Aaron’s death have survived to the present day.
The island of Cezembre continued to be named after St. Aaron until it came to be called St. Malo in 1150. There is presently a town named after St. Aaron in Lamballe, France.
St. Aaron’s Feast Day: June 22nd
Why Pray the St. Aaron Novena?
St. Aaron is the patron saint of a steadfast life. You can pray the St. Aaron Novena if you are striving to live a steadfast life or to grow more steadfast. You can also pray the St. Aaron Novena for someone you know who is striving to live a steadfast life or to grow more steadfast.
Additionally, you can pray the St. Aaron Novena to seek his intercession for a monk, a hermit, or an abbot that you know since he lived as a monk, a hermit, and an abbot.
You can pray the St. Aaron Novena for any intention!
St. Aaron Novena Prayers
St. Aaron Novena - Day 1
In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit.
Amen.
Dear Lord, we thank You and praise You for giving us St. Aaron as an example of holiness. We ask You to hear the prayers he brings before Your throne on our behalf.
St. Aaron, we know almost nothing about your early life. But we know that you were eager to serve God. You followed God’s call to serve Him as a hermit. You lived as a monk and led others in the monastic life as an abbot.
Please bring all of our petitions to God, and we particularly ask today that you pray that God may inspire more men and women to serve Him in the priestly and religious vocations.
Pray for us, that we may always be eager to serve God in whatever ways He calls us to. Pray that we may grow closer to God each day of our lives.
And we especially ask in this novena for (mention your intentions here).
St. Aaron, pray for us!
In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit.
Amen.
St. Aaron Novena - Day 2
In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit.
Amen.
Dear Lord, we thank You and praise You for giving us St. Aaron as an example of holiness. We ask You to hear the prayers he brings before Your throne on our behalf.
St. Aaron, you desired to devote your life totally to God. You initially decided to live as a hermit, and you enjoyed your life of solitude with God. When you began guiding others in their spiritual lives, you continued to serve God faithfully.
Please bring all of our petitions to God, and we particularly ask today that you pray that all who serve God in the hermitical life may be faithful in their difficult vocation.
Pray for us, that we may persevere through every difficulty we might face on the path to holiness. Pray that we may do all we can to grow in holiness each day.
And we especially ask in this novena for (mention your intentions here).
St. Aaron, pray for us!
In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit.
Amen.
St. Aaron Novena - Day 3
In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit.
Amen.
Dear Lord, we thank You and praise You for giving us St. Aaron as an example of holiness. We ask You to hear the prayers he brings before Your throne on our behalf.
St. Aaron, you chose to serve God as a hermit so that you might live a life of solitude with God. You made your relationship with God the most important thing in your life. You never wavered in your friendship with Jesus.
Please bring all of our petitions to God, and we particularly ask today that you pray that we may grow to a deeper friendship with Jesus.
Pray for us, that we may always make our relationship with God the most important thing in our lives. Pray that we may serve God faithfully in every circumstance we face.
And we especially ask in this novena for (mention your intentions here).
St. Aaron, pray for us!
In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit.
Amen.
St. Aaron Novena - Day 4
In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit.
Amen.
Dear Lord, we thank You and praise You for giving us St. Aaron as an example of holiness. We ask You to hear the prayers he brings before Your throne on our behalf.
St. Aaron, you initially chose to serve God in the solitary life as a hermit. You greatly enjoyed your life of solitude with God. But when others began to seek you out for spiritual guidance, you accepted God’s will and served Him in this way.
Please bring all of our petitions to God, and we particularly ask today that you pray that we may grow in openness to God’s will in our lives.
Pray for us, that we may grow in every virtue we need for holiness. Pray that we may advance in holiness at every opportunity God gives us.
And we especially ask in this novena for (mention your intentions here).
St. Aaron, pray for us!
In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit.
Amen.
St. Aaron Novena - Day 5
In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit.
Amen.
Dear Lord, we thank You and praise You for giving us St. Aaron as an example of holiness. We ask You to hear the prayers he brings before Your throne on our behalf.
St. Aaron, many people sought your spiritual guidance when you were living on the island of Cezembre. You began to lead the community of men that formed in holy monastic living. For the rest of your life, you helped many men to serve God faithfully as monks.
Please bring all of our petitions to God, and we particularly ask today that you pray that all monks may be holy servants of God.
Pray for us, that we may always carry out all the duties of our vocations faithfully. Pray that we may do all we can to follow God’s will each day of our lives.
And we especially ask in this novena for (mention your intentions here).
St. Aaron, pray for us!
In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit.
Amen.
St. Aaron Novena - Day 6
In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit.
Amen.
Dear Lord, we thank You and praise You for giving us St. Aaron as an example of holiness. We ask You to hear the prayers he brings before Your throne on our behalf.
St. Aaron, you welcomed all those who sought your guidance while you were living on the island of Cezembre. When St. Malo came to you there, you welcomed him with great hospitality. You led him and others in holy monastic living for the rest of your life.
Please bring all of our petitions to God, and we particularly ask today that you pray that we may grow in hospitality toward others.
Pray for us, that we may always do all things in our lives out of love for God. Pray that we may do all we can to love our brothers and sisters in Christ.
And we especially ask in this novena (mention your intentions here).
St. Aaron, pray for us!
In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit.
Amen.
St. Aaron Novena - Day 7
In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit.
Amen.
Dear Lord, we thank You and praise You for giving us St. Aaron as an example of holiness. We ask You to hear the prayers he brings before Your throne on our behalf.
St. Aaron, you welcomed St. Malo with great hospitality when he came to seek your guidance on the island of Cezembre. You became a spiritual father to him, and you influenced him greatly on his path to holiness.
Please bring all of our petitions to God, and we particularly ask today that you pray that God may grant us holy and beneficial friendships.
Pray for us, that we may always make use of every help God gives us on the path to holiness. Pray that we may grow in holiness in every circumstance we face in our lives.
And we especially ask in this novena for (mention your intentions here).
St. Aaron, pray for us!
In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit.
Amen.
St. Aaron Novena - Day 8
In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit.
Amen.
Dear Lord, we thank You and praise You for giving us St. Aaron as an example of holiness. We ask You to hear the prayers he brings before Your throne on our behalf.
St. Aaron, you gave spiritual guidance to many men who sought your help. You became abbot of the monastic community that formed on the island of Cezembre. You did a lot of holy work as a spiritual leader of this community.
Please bring all of our petitions to God, and we particularly ask today that you pray that God may bless and assist all spiritual leaders.
Pray for us, that we may always do all we can to help lead souls to God. Pray that we may always be eager to serve God in whatever ways He calls us to each day.
And we especially ask in this novena for (mention your intentions here).
St. Aaron, pray for us!
In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit.
Amen.
St. Aaron Novena - Day 9
In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit.
Amen.
Dear Lord, we thank You and praise You for giving us St. Aaron as an example of holiness. We ask You to hear the prayers he brings before Your throne on our behalf.
St. Aaron, your life as a monk and an abbot on the island of Cezembre was not easy. You faced many difficulties and hardships during your years of monastic life there. But you faced each of these hardships with great fortitude.
Please bring all of our petitions to God, and we particularly ask today that you pray that we may grow in the fortitude we need for holiness.
Pray for us, that we may do all we can to grow in every virtue we need for holiness. Pray that we may grow in our relationship with God each day of our lives.
And we especially ask in this novena for (mention your intentions here).
St. Aaron, pray for us!
In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit.
Amen.