THE FOURTEEN HOLY HELPERS - EUSTACE

 

The Fourteen Holy Helpers are a group of saints venerated together in Roman Catholicism because their intercession was believed to be particularly effective against various diseases.

This group of "helpers in need" originated in 14th century Rhineland, due largely as a result of the epidemic that grew to become the Black Death, but their veneration spread almost as quickly as the plague.

 

Saint Eustace, is revered as a Christian martyr and soldier saint from the 2nd century AD.

He is venerated as a saint in the Anglican and Roman Catholic Churches.

He protects against family discord and is commemorated on September 20th.

PRAYING LIKE MUM

 

“I’ll say my prayers like mummy does”

He said and soon left his Gran was agog

“Oh God, oh God, oh please don’t stop

Oh God, oh Jesus, yes, yes, Oh my God

CROSS OF THE LIVING GOD # 3

 

Cross of the living God

Shine light into the darkness

To every corner of the globe

Embellishing the starkness

 

Cross of the living God

Keep us safely in your light

Protect us every waking hour

And watch us through the night

THE FOURTEEN HOLY HELPERS - ERASMUS

 

The Fourteen Holy Helpers are a group of saints venerated together in Roman Catholicism because their intercession was believed to be particularly effective against various diseases.

This group of "helpers in need" originated in 14th century Rhineland, due largely as a result of the epidemic that grew to become the Black Death, but their veneration spread almost as quickly as the plague.

 

Saint Erasmus of Formiae, also known as Elmo, was a Christian saint and martyr, who according to Christian tradition, died around 303.

He is the patron saint of sailors and abdominal pain and intestinal ailments and his feast day is June 2nd.

CROSS OF THE LIVING GOD # 2

 

Cross of the living god

Shine into the darkness

Keep us safe in your light

And you will always bless

Because you’re always there

Answering all my Prayer

Gentle Jesus, Gentle God

THE FOURTEEN HOLY HELPERS - DENIS

 

The Fourteen Holy Helpers are a group of saints venerated together in Roman Catholicism because their intercession was believed to be particularly effective against various diseases.

This group of "helpers in need" originated in 14th century Rhineland, due largely as a result of the epidemic that grew to become the Black Death, but their veneration spread almost as quickly as the plague.

 

According to Christian tradition, Saint Denis, also referred to as Dionysius, is a Christian martyr and saint.

He was Bishop of Paris in the third century and was martyred in connection with the Decian persecution of Christians when he was beheaded.

It is said that after his head was cut off, Denis is said to have picked it up and walked six miles, preaching a sermon the entire way.

He is the patron saint of Paris, France and also protects against headaches and his feast day is October 9th.

CROSS OF THE LIVING GOD # 1

 

Cross of the living God

Cast your gentle shadow

Keep us safe within its lee

And I will always know

You will answer my Prayer

Because you’re always there

Gentle Jesus, Gentle God