The Vatican, through the religious chain EWTNannounced the official prayer dedicated to Saint José Gregorio Hernández, the Venezuelan doctor remembered for his deep faith and his service to those most in need. The publication comes after his canonization and seeks to encourage believers to raise their prayers with hope and confidence in difficult times.
The prayer, shared with a tone of deep devotion, also invites us to ask for strength, health and a life guided by Christian values.
Prayer to Saint José Gregorio Hernández
Good Father, through the intercession of Saint José Gregorio Hernández, we ask you to give us health of body and soul to be witnesses of faith, hope and charity, committed to building a world where your truth, justice and peace reign. Through Jesus Christ Our Lord. Amen.
Known as the doctor of the poor, Saint José Gregorio Hernández He was canonized on October 19 along with Mother Carmen Rendilesin a solemn ceremony presided over by the Pope Leo XIV in St. Peter’s Square in the Vatican. With this act, both became the first Venezuelan saints, emblems of faith, humility and service for millions of devotees.
Together with them, Ignatius Choukrallah Maloyan (Turkey), Peter To Rot (Papua New Guinea), Vincenza María Poloni (Italy), María Troncatti (Italy) and Bartolo Longo (Italy) were canonized.
