St. Julian Novena
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Show HideSt. Julian was a Western European saint who lived in the 4th century. Much of what is known about him comes from pious legend. He is often known as St. Julian the Hospitaler.
St. Julian did a lot of holy work serving others after repenting from a grave sin. You can use this novena to seek intercession from this holy penitent in many aspects of your life.
About St. Julian
St. Julian’s exact date of birth is not known for certain, but it is believed that he lived during the 4th century in Western Europe. His parents were members of the nobility.
According to legend, Julian’s father saw pagan witches put a curse on Julian the night Julian was born. The curse was supposed to make Julian one day kill his own parents. His father initially wanted to have him killed in order to avoid the fulfillment of this curse, but Julian’s mother would not let him.
As Julian grew older, his mother would often weep as she thought of the grave sin he was cursed to commit. When Julian learned the reason for her weeping, he resolved to never commit this terrible sin. To make sure of this, he courageously moved far away from his parents.
Julian walked for fifty days. When he reached Galicia in Spain, he settled there. He eventually married a rich widow and became a knight.
When Julian was around thirty years old, his parents decided to search for him. They prayed at a shrine of St. James the Great. Shortly after, they came upon Julian’s wife. Julian was away hunting, but his wife welcomed his parents into their castle. She gave his parents the bed that she and Julian slept in.
While Julian was hunting, a demonic vision told him that his wife was being unfaithful. Julian returned home, saw two people in his bed, and assumed it was his wife and a lover.
Enraged, Julian killed both people with his sword. When he learned the truth of what he had done, he was horrified. He vowed to spend the rest of his life doing charitable work in penance.
Julian and his wife made a pilgrimage to Rome. Then, they set up a residence for sick travelers near a river. Travelers often drowned while trying to cross the river, so Julian helped people cross.
Another legend says that the devil came disguised as a traveler and made a destructive mess inside Julian’s residence. Julian became so angry that he decided to make the travelers leave and not to take in any travelers again. Jesus soon appeared to him as a pilgrim, and Julian turned Him away. But when Julian recognized Him, he repented and returned to his charitable works.
The year and manner of Julian’s death are not known for certain, but legend holds that thieves killed Julian and his wife in the same manner that he had killed his parents.
St. Julian’s Feast Day: February 12th
Why Pray the St. Julian Novena?
St. Julian is the patron saint of travelers and pilgrims. You can pray the St. Julian Novena if you are planning a trip or pilgrimage. You can also use this novena to seek St. Julian’s intercession for someone you know who is planning to travel or to take a pilgrimage.
St. Julian is also the patron saint of boatmen, shepherds, hunters, ferrymen, hotel-keepers, and fiddlers. You can pray the St. Julian Novena if you participate in any of these occupations. Or you can pray this novena for someone you know who participates in any of these occupations.
You can pray the St. Julian Novena for any intention!
St. Julian Novena Prayers
St. Julian 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. Julian as an example of holiness. Please hear the prayers he brings before You on our behalf.
St. Julian, legend holds that your father saw pagan witches put a curse on you shortly after you were born. Though you were a vulnerable newborn baby, your father wanted to have you killed in order to protect himself from the curse.
We ask you to take all of our prayers before the throne of God, and we particularly ask today that you pray that God may protect and bless all who are most vulnerable.
Pray for us, that we may remain faithful to God in every circumstance in our lives. Pray that we may grow in love of God at every opportunity He gives us.
And we especially ask in this novena for (mention your intentions here).
St. Julian, pray for us!
In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit.
Amen.
St. Julian 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. Julian as an example of holiness. Please hear the prayers he brings before You on our behalf.
St. Julian, legend holds that you were a victim of a curse placed by pagan witches on the night you were born. This act of evil greatly upset your life in the years to come. Despite the suffering it brought, you eventually glorified God in a life of repentance and charity.
We ask you to take all of our prayers before the throne of God, and we particularly ask today that you pray that God may bring about the defeat of evil in our world.
Pray for us, that we may never allow any obstacles to deter us from serving God. Pray that we may grow in holiness each day of our lives.
And we especially ask in this novena for (mention your intentions here).
St. Julian, pray for us!
In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit.
Amen.
St. Julian 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. Julian as an example of holiness. Please hear the prayers he brings before You on our behalf.
St. Julian, legend holds that your life was greatly impacted by a curse that pagan witches put on you. When you learned that you had been cursed to one day murder your parents, you were horrified. You were so repulsed by the thought of this sin that you moved far away from your parents.
We ask you to take all of our prayers before the throne of God, and we particularly ask today that you pray that we and all people may be repulsed by the thought of offending God.
Pray for us, that we may always do all we can to serve God faithfully. Pray that we may always reject evil each day of our lives.
And we especially ask in this novena for (mention your intentions here).
St. Julian, pray for us!
In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit.
Amen.
St. Julian 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. Julian as an example of holiness. Please hear the prayers he brings before You on our behalf.
St. Julian, legend holds that you were repulsed at the thought of the sin you had been cursed to commit. You were so worried that you would one day murder your parents that you courageously chose to move far away from them.
We ask you to take all of our prayers before the throne of God, and we particularly ask today that you pray that we may grow in the virtue of courage.
Pray for us, that we may grow in every virtue we need for holiness. Pray that we may truly strive to live saintly lives each day.
And we especially ask in this novena for (mention your intentions here).
St. Julian, pray for us!
In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit.
Amen.
St. Julian 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. Julian as an example of holiness. Please hear the prayers he brings before You on our behalf.
St. Julian, legend holds that you were horrified at the thought of the sin of murder when you learned of the curse that had been put on you during infancy. You later fell into the sin of murder through anger. But you repented and devoted your life to penance.
We ask you to take all of our prayers before the throne of God, and we particularly ask today that you pray that God may grant the grace of conversion to all sinners.
Pray for us, that we may always repent each time we offend God through sin. Pray that we may grow in love of God each day of our lives.
And we especially ask in this novena for (mention your intentions here).
St. Julian, pray for us!
In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit.
Amen.
St. Julian 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. Julian as an example of holiness. Please hear the prayers he brings before You on our behalf.
St. Julian, legend holds that you felt deeply sorrowful after you committed the sin of murder and accidentally killed your own parents. Because of this sorrow, you chose to devote your life to charitable works in penance.
We ask you to take all of our prayers before the throne of God, and we particularly ask today that you pray that God may bless and assist all repentant sinners.
Pray for us, that we may grow in virtue and holiness at every opportunity God gives us. Pray that we may do all we can to serve God faithfully each day of our lives.
And we especially ask in this novena for (mention your intentions here).
St. Julian, pray for us!
In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit.
Amen.
St. Julian 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. Julian as an example of holiness. Please hear the prayers he brings before You on our behalf.
St. Julian, legend holds that you made a pilgrimage to Rome after repenting of the murders you committed. You then set up a residence for travelers and helped travelers cross a dangerous river. You are now honored as the patron saint of pilgrims.
We ask you to take all of our prayers before the throne of God, and we particularly ask today that you pray that God may bless and assist all pilgrims.
Pray for us, that we may always offer to God all that we do each day of our lives. Pray that we may always serve God in whatever ways He calls us to.
And we especially ask in this novena for (mention your intentions here).
St. Julian, pray for us!
In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit.
Amen.
St. Julian 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. Julian as an example of holiness. Please hear the prayers he brings before You on our behalf.
St. Julian, legend holds that you chose to devote your life to works of charity in penance for the sin of murder you had committed. You set up a residence for sick travelers and assisted pilgrims who were in danger as they crossed a river.
We ask you to take all of our prayers before the throne of God, and we particularly ask today that you pray that we may grow in true charity.
Pray for us, that we may grow in every virtue we need for holiness. Pray that we may do all things in our lives out of love for God.
And we especially ask in this novena for (mention your intentions here).
St. Julian, pray for us!
In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit.
Amen.
St. Julian 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. Julian as an example of holiness. Please hear the prayers he brings before You on our behalf.
St. Julian, legend holds that you had difficulty persevering in your pledge of penitential works after an attack from the devil. But when Our Lord appeared to you in the form of a beggar, you repented and persevered in your good works.
We ask you to take all of our prayers before the throne of God, and we particularly ask today that you pray that we may grow in the perseverance we need for holiness.
Pray for us, that we may never waver in our desire to serve God faithfully. Pray that we may truly do all we can to live saintly lives each day.
And we especially ask in this novena for (mention your intentions here).
St. Julian, pray for us!
In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit.
Amen.