St. Andrew Avellino Novena
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Show HideSt. Andrew Avellino was a priest who lived in the 1500s-1600s. He lived in Italy. He was also a member of the Theatine religious order.
St. Andrew Avellino did a lot of holy work. You can use this novena to seek intercession from this holy priest in many aspects of your life!
About St. Andrew Avellino
St. Andrew Avellino was born in 1521 in Sicily. His name was originally Lancelotto. Little is known about his childhood or early life, except that he was devoted to practicing the virtue of chastity from the time he was a young man.
Lancelotto received his early education in Castronuovo. He then traveled to Venice to study humanities and philosophy. During this time, his commitment to chastity was tested because his handsome appearance attracted the attention of many female admirers. As a means of deterring these admirers, he had his hair cut into a tonsure.
Lancelotto then went to Naples to study law. When he was twenty-six years old, he was ordained to the priesthood. After being ordained, he served as a lawyer at the ecclesiastical court of Naples for some time.
On one occasion, Lancelotto told a lie while in the heat of an argument. When he saw a Scripture passage against lying shortly after, he was filled with remorse. He gave up his position as an ecclesiastical lawyer and began to devote himself to a life of prayer.
Not long after, the archbishop of Naples asked him to work on reforming a convent that had become lax and was a severe source of scandal. Lancelotto was able to reform the convent, but some immoral men who had been used to secretly meeting with the nuns there became angry at Lancelotto’s interference with their sin. So they attacked him and severely wounded him.
Lancelotto was taken to a Theatine monastery to heal from his attack. There, he decided to follow God’s call to enter the Theatines. He took the name of Andrew out of love for the cross. He was thirty-five years old when he entered the order.
Before long, Andrew was made novice master of the monastery. He served as novice master for ten years and was then elected superior. He led with humility and piety. He was also very zealous regarding strict religious discipline and the purity of the clergy.
The general of the Theatine order soon put two new Theatine houses under Andrew’s care. Andrew helped establish many new Theatine houses as well. He attracted many followers because of his eloquent preaching and prudent spiritual direction. Though he devoted a lot of time to preaching, hearing confessions, and visiting the sick, he was also able to write ascetical works.
When Andrew was eighty-eight years old, he suffered from apoplexy in the middle of celebrating Mass. Shortly after receiving Viaticum, he died a holy death.
St. Andrew Avellino’s Feast Day: November 10th
Why Pray the St. Andrew Avellino Novena?
St. Andrew Avellino is the patron saint of Naples, Sicily, and Badolato in Italy. You can pray the St. Andrew Avellino Novena if you live in one of these areas or are planning to travel to one of these areas. You can also pray this novena for someone you know who lives in one of these areas or is planning to travel to one of these areas.
Additionally, St. Andrew Avellino is the patron saint against sudden death. You can pray the St. Andrew Avellino Novena to seek his intercession that you will not die from a sudden death. Or you can pray this novena to seek St. Andrew Avellino’s intercession that someone you know will not have a sudden death.
You can pray the St. Andrew Avellino Novena for any intention!
St. Andrew Avellino Novena Prayers
St. Andrew Avellino 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. Andrew Avellino as an example of holiness. We ask You to hear the prayers he brings before You on our behalf.
St. Andrew, you traveled to Venice to study humanities and philosophy when you were a young man. This period in your life was a time of great testing, as young women tried to tempt you from chastity. But you persevered in virtue and holiness.
Please take all of our petitions before the throne of God, and we particularly ask today that you pray that all students may grow in holiness through their work.
Pray for us, that we will make use of every opportunity God gives us to grow in holiness. Pray that we may offer to God all that we do each day.
And we especially ask in this novena for (mention your intentions here).
St. Andrew Avellino, pray for us!
In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit.
Amen.
St. Andrew Avellino 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. Andrew Avellino as an example of holiness. We ask You to hear the prayers he brings before You on our behalf.
St. Andrew, one of the few things we know about your early life is that you were devoted to practicing the virtue of chastity from the time you were a young man. During your time as a student, you were tempted to forego the practice of chastity. But you persevered and remained chaste.
Please take all of our petitions before the throne of God, and we particularly ask today that you pray that we may grow in the virtue of chastity.
Pray for us, that we will grow in every virtue we need for holiness. Pray that we may do all we can to grow closer to God each day of our lives.
And we especially ask in this novena for (mention your intentions here).
St. Andrew Avellino, pray for us!
In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit.
Amen.
St. Andrew Avellino 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. Andrew Avellino as an example of holiness. We ask You to hear the prayers he brings before You on our behalf.
St. Andrew, you were ordained to the priesthood when you were twenty-six years old. You served God faithfully as a priest, and you later followed His call to serve Him in the religious life as a Theatine.
Please take all of our petitions before the throne of God, and we particularly ask today that you pray that God may inspire more men and women to serve Him in the religious and priestly vocations.
Pray for us, that we will always be open to serving God in whatever ways He calls us to. Pray that we may do all we can to carry out God’s will in our lives.
And we especially ask in this novena for (mention your intentions here).
St. Andrew Avellino, pray for us!
In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit.
Amen.
St. Andrew Avellino 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. Andrew Avellino as an example of holiness. We ask You to hear the prayers he brings before You on our behalf.
St. Andrew, you studied law in Naples as a young man. After you were ordained to the priesthood, you served as a lawyer at the ecclesiastical court for some time. When you realized that you had told a lie while arguing as a lawyer, you resigned and devoted yourself to prayer.
Please take all of our petitions before the throne of God, and we particularly ask today that you pray that God may bless and assist all lawyers.
Pray for us, that we will always make the pursuit of holiness our top priority in life. Pray that we may always do all we can to serve God faithfully each day.
And we especially ask in this novena for (mention your intentions here).
St. Andrew Avellino, pray for us!
In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit.
Amen.
St. Andrew Avellino 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. Andrew Avellino as an example of holiness. We ask You to hear the prayers he brings before You on our behalf.
St. Andrew, you were ordained to the priesthood when you were twenty-six years old. From the time you were ordained, you served God faithfully as a priest, a canon lawyer, and a Theatine for the rest of your life.
Please take all of our petitions before the throne of God, and we particularly ask today that you pray that all priests may be holy servants of God.
Pray for us, that we will always carry out all the duties of our vocation faithfully. Pray that we may do all we can to grow in holiness in every circumstance in our lives.
And we especially ask in this novena for (mention your intentions here).
St. Andrew Avellino, pray for us!
In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit.
Amen.
St. Andrew Avellino 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. Andrew Avellino as an example of holiness. We ask You to hear the prayers he brings before You on our behalf.
St. Andrew, the archbishop of Naples asked you to reform a convent that had become lax and was a serious source of scandal. You were able to reform the convent, but you suffered greatly when those who were opposed to this reform attacked you.
Please take all of our petitions before the throne of God, and we particularly ask today that you pray that God may bless and assist all who work for needed Church reform.
Pray for us, that we will never allow any sufferings to deter us from serving God. Pray that we may always do all we can to serve God and His Church faithfully.
And we especially ask in this novena for (mention your intentions here).
St. Andrew Avellino, pray for us!
In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit.
Amen.
St. Andrew Avellino 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. Andrew Avellino as an example of holiness. We ask You to hear the prayers he brings before You on our behalf.
St. Andrew, you recuperated at a Theatine monastery after you were attacked. Upon your recovery, you chose to follow God’s call to serve Him as a Theatine. You served Him faithfully as a Theatine for the rest of your life.
Please take all of our petitions before the throne of God, and we particularly ask today that you pray that all members of the Theatine religious order may be holy servants of God.
Pray for us, that we will grow in virtue and holiness at every opportunity God gives us. Pray that we may do all we can to carry out God’s will in our lives each day.
And we especially ask in this novena for (mention your intentions here).
St. Andrew Avellino, pray for us!
In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit.
Amen.
St. Andrew Avellino 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. Andrew Avellino as an example of holiness. We ask You to hear the prayers he brings before You on our behalf.
St. Andrew, you served as novice master and superior of your monastery. You led with humility and piety. You were soon given the task of leading other monasteries as well. You did a lot of important work as a religious superior.
Please take all of our petitions before the throne of God, and we particularly ask today that you pray that God may bless and assist all religious superiors.
Pray for us, that we will serve God faithfully in every circumstance in our lives. Pray that we may do all we can to build up the Kingdom of God each day.
And we especially ask in this novena for (mention your intentions here).
St. Andrew Avellino, pray for us!
In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit.
Amen.
St. Andrew Avellino 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. Andrew Avellino as an example of holiness. We ask You to hear the prayers he brings before You on our behalf.
St. Andrew, you became well known for your eloquent preaching and your prudent spiritual direction. You devoted a lot of time to preaching, and you helped lead many people to deeper holiness through your work of preaching.
Please take all of our petitions before the throne of God, and we particularly ask today that you pray that God may bless and assist all preachers.
Pray for us, that we will always do all we can to lead souls to God. Pray that we may offer all that we do to God out of love for Him each day of our lives.
And we especially ask in this novena for (mention your intentions here).
St. Andrew Avellino, pray for us!
In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit.
Amen.