Novena Prayer
for the Canonization of
Gabriel Garcia Moreno
Catholic President of Ecuador
Gabriel Garcia Moreno
(December 24th, 1821 - August 6th, 1875)
"Brilliant Statesman, Loyal Son of the Church and Martyr of the Faith"
Pope Pius XII
Novena Prayer
For the Canonization of
Gabriel Garcia Moreno
Catholic President of Ecuador
Oh
Holy Virgin of Lourdes, remember that thy servant Garcia Moreno promised to
defend thy Immaculate Conception. Remember that he belonged to thy sweet Archconfraternity, and
that he fervently prayed thy Holy Rosary. Pope Pius IX, who officially
proclaimed thy exemption from original sin, declared that Garcia Moreno "died
a victim of the Faith and Christian Charity for his beloved country".
Oh Holy Virgin, obtain for us the canonization of this exemplary ruler so that powerful men arise in works and words for the cause of the same Faith and of our beloved country. Finally, please grant this special intention (make request), if it is for the good of my soul. Amen
With Ecclesiastical
Approval (300 days Indulgence)
C.M. Cardinal de la Torre,
Archbishop of Quito
January 21, 1958