St. Kevin Novena
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Show HideSt. Kevin was an Irish monk. He lived in the 6th century. He was also an abbot and founder of a monastery.
St. Kevin did a lot of important work for the Church. You can use this novena to seek intercession from this holy monk in many aspects of your life.
About St. Kevin
St. Kevin was born around the year 498 in Ireland. Few details are known about his life for certain, but tradition holds that he was born in Leinster and that his parents were descendants of royalty.
Tradition also holds that Kevin was baptized by St. Cronan. He was eventually educated by St. Petroc of Cornwall.
When Kevin was seven years old, his parents sent him to a monastery for his education. He remained under the care of the monks until he was grown.
As a young man, Kevin followed God’s call to serve Him as a priest. He was ordained to the priesthood and soon began to live as a hermit.
Kevin spent seven years as a hermit in the Valley of the Two Lakes in Glendalough. Eventually, a cattle farmer discovered him there and persuaded him to leave his solitary life.
Kevin then established a monastery at Disert-Coemgen. By this time, he had attracted many followers. They joined him in monastic living at the Disert-Coemgen monastery.
Before long, their community faced a food shortage. Kevin then moved the community to Glendalough at a spot where two sparkling rivers met. Many followers flocked to this new monastery there.
Kevin soon made a pilgrimage to Rome. There, he sought the pope’s blessing of the new religious community.
Legend holds that King Coleman of Faielan sent his infant son to be cared for by Kevin’s community. The king’s other sons had died in deaths that the king thought occurred from evil spirits. There were no cows in Glendalough from which Kevin could get milk for the baby, so he miraculously commanded a doe with a fawn to give her milk to the baby. The baby grew strong and healthy.
Kevin’s reputation as a holy monk and teacher spread. He became known as a soldier of Christ throughout Ireland and in other countries. Many people visited Glendalough to seek advice and spiritual guidance from him.
Despite Kevin’s reputation and fame, he lived in spirit as a pilgrim and hermit throughout his life. He continued to live a humble life filled with penance, prayer, and teaching. Throughout his lifetime, many great miracles were attributed to his intercession. He remained the superior of the Glendalough monastery until he died.
It is believed that Kevin lived to the age of one hundred twenty and died of natural causes around the year 618.
St. Kevin’s Feast Day: June 3rd
Why Pray the St. Kevin Novena?
St. Kevin is the patron saint of Dublin, Ireland. You can pray the St. Kevin Novena if you live in Dublin or are planning to travel to Dublin. You can also pray the St. Kevn Novena for someone you know who lives in Dublin or is planning to travel to Dublin.
Additionally, St Kevin is the patron saint of Glendalough in Ireland. You can pray the St. Kevin Novena if you live in Glendalough or are planning to travel to Glendalough. Or you can pray this novena to seek St. Kevin’s intercession for someone you know who lives in Glendalough or is planning to travel to Glendalough.
You can pray the St. Kevin Novena for any intention!
St. Kevin Novena Prayers
St. Kevin 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. Kevin as an example of holiness. We ask You to hear the prayers he brings before Your throne on our behalf.
St. Kevin, tradition holds that you were baptized by St. Cronan and educated by St. Petroc of Cornwall. When you were seven years old, your parents sent you to a monastery to be educated by monks. These holy men helped you begin on the path to holiness from a young age.
Please take all of our petitions to God, and we particularly ask today that you pray that God may bless and protect all children.
Pray for us, that we may grow closer to God each day of our lives. 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. Kevin, pray for us!
In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit.
Amen.
St. Kevin 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. Kevin as an example of holiness. We ask You to hear the prayers he brings before Your throne on our behalf.
St. Kevin, your parents placed you under the care of monks in a monastery when you were seven years old. During your years as a student there, you grew in holiness. You later taught other students and helped bring them closer to God.
Please take all of our petitions to God, and we particularly ask today that you pray that God may bless and assist all students.
Pray for us, that we may always offer to God all that we do each day. Pray that we may do all we can to truly live saintly lives.
And we especially ask in this novena for (mention your intentions here).
St. Kevin, pray for us!
In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit.
Amen.
St. Kevin 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. Kevin as an example of holiness. We ask You to hear the prayers he brings before Your throne on our behalf.
St. Kevin, you grew to adulthood under the care of holy monks. When you were a young man, you followed God’s call to serve Him as a priest. You were ordained to the priesthood and soon began living as a hermit.
Please take 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 religious and priestly 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 at every opportunity He gives us.
And we especially ask in this novena for (mention your intentions here).
St. Kevin, pray for us!
In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit.
Amen.
St. Kevin 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. Kevin as an example of holiness. We ask You to hear the prayers he brings before Your throne on our behalf.
St. Kevin, when you were a young man you followed God’s call to serve Him as a priest. You were soon ordained to the priesthood. Then, you spent the rest of your life faithfully serving God as a priest and a monk.
Please take all of our petitions to God, and we particularly ask today that you pray that all priests may be holy servants of God.
Pray for us, that we may always do all we can to faithfully carry out the duties of our vocation. Pray that we may grow in holiness and virtue each day of our lives.
And we especially ask in this novena for (mention your intentions here).
St. Kevin, pray for us!
In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit.
Amen.
St. Kevin 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. Kevin as an example of holiness. We ask You to hear the prayers he brings before Your throne on our behalf.
St. Kevin, you were educated by monks from the time you were young. As a young man, you followed God’s call to serve Him as a monk. You established a monastery and helped lead many others in holy monastic living.
Please take 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 do all we can to serve God faithfully in every circumstance. 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. Kevin, pray for us!
In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit.
Amen.
St. Kevin 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. Kevin as an example of holiness. We ask You to hear the prayers he brings before Your throne on our behalf.
St. Kevin, you made a pilgrimage to Rome after you established your monastery. You sought the pope’s blessing for your new religious community. Though you eventually grew to great fame as a holy monk and teacher, you lived in spirit as a pilgrim throughout the rest of your life.
Please take all of our petitions to God, and we particularly ask today that you pray that God may bless and assist all pilgrims.
Pray for us, that we may be steadfast in serving God each day of our lives. 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. Kevin, pray for us!
In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit.
Amen.
St. Kevin 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. Kevin as an example of holiness. We ask You to hear the prayers he brings before Your throne on our behalf.
St. Kevin, you lived a holy life as a priest and a monk in the monastery you established. You eventually gained a reputation as a holy monk and teacher throughout Ireland and in other countries. Many people sought advice and spiritual guidance from you.
Please take all of our petitions to God, and we particularly ask today that you pray that God may bless and assist all teachers.
Pray for us, that we may always do all we can to help bring souls to God. Pray that we may grow in holiness and virtue each day of our lives.
And we especially ask in this novena for (mention your intentions here).
St. Kevin, pray for us!
In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit.
Amen.
St. Kevin 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. Kevin as an example of holiness. We ask You to hear the prayers he brings before Your throne on our behalf.
St. Kevin, you lived a life of great devotion to God. You lived an ascetic life as a hermit, and you later established a monastery. You eventually grew to have a holy reputation, but you continued to live a humble, penitential life.
Please take all of our petitions to God, and we particularly ask today that you pray that we may grow in a holy spirit of penance.
Pray for us, that we may always make use of every help God gives us for our salvation. Pray that we may grow in friendship with God at every opportunity He gives us.
And we especially ask in this novena for (mention your intentions here).
St. Kevin, pray for us!
In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit.
Amen.
St. Kevin 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. Kevin as an example of holiness. We ask You to hear the prayers he brings before Your throne on our behalf.
St. Kevin, you chose to devote your life to God as a priest and a monk. By establishing a monastery and helping lead others in lives of holiness, you did a lot of important work for the Church in Ireland.
Please take all of our petitions to God, and we particularly ask today that you pray that the Church in Ireland and in the whole world may be strong and her members holy.
Pray for us, that we will always be eager to serve God and His Church. Pray that we may do all we can to carry out God’s will in our lives at every opportunity.
And we especially ask in this novena for (mention your intentions here).
St. Kevin, pray for us!
In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit.
Amen.