St. Serapion was a martyr who offered his life in ransom for Christian captives whose faith was in danger. He is considered to be a protector of the ill, particularly those with ailments of the throat. The Mercedarian Order from ancient times has blessed this oil in honor of St. Serapion.
The pamphlet that is included has a prayer for healing to be said by the individual when using the blessed oil. See also The St. Serapion Prayer below.
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Prayer When Using the Blessed Oil of Saint Serapion
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Jesus, physician of our bodies and souls, you healed those who came to you, with the hope of seeing them freed from their ills. I ask you, through your compassionate love, that the anointing with this blessed oil in honor of your martyr, Saint Serapion, may cure all ills that afflict me, so that I may serve you better. You live and reign with the Father in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God forever and ever. Amen.
0 Saint Serapion, authentic witness of Christ and chosen son of our most holy Mother of Mercy, intercede with the Lord for me, and for all the sick, so that we may be strong in faith, and generous in service to our brothers and sisters. Amen
Prayer to Saint Serapion
I praise you, Saint Serapion, as a heroic follower of Christ our Redeemer: You abandoned honors and riches to follow our Savior in poverty, gentleness and zeal for the redemption of the human race from slavery to sin. Obtain for me that spirit of humility and charity which is nothing in the world’s eyes, but great in God’s.
You spared no sacrifice in defending the Christian faith, even giving yourself over for the freedom of those who were in danger of losing their faith. Obtain for me the grace of persevering always in faith and in love for God and neighbor, whatever the temptations and difficulties. Amen.