DIVINUM OFFICIUM Prayer

Oratio

Common of Virgin Martyrs - Collect

This collect begins with striking theology: 'etiam in sexu fragili victoriam martyrii contulisti' (thou hast granted even to the weaker sex the victory of martyrdom). This reflects ancient anthropology while marveling at grace overcoming nature's limitations. The 'miracula potentiae tuae' (wonders of thy power) frame female martyrdom as divine intervention, not merely human courage. The petition asks that commemorating this virgin martyr will lead us to her - the feast becomes a road to heaven through her example and intercession.

LATINE
Deus, qui inter cetera potentiae tuae miracula etiam in sexu fragili victoriam martyrii contulisti: concede propitius; ut qui beatae N. Virginis et Martyris tuae natalitia colimus, per eius ad te exempla gradiamur. Per Dominum.
ENGLISH
O God, who amongst the other wonders of thy power, hast granted even to the weaker sex the victory of martyrdom: grant, we beseech thee, that we who celebrate the heavenly birthday of blessed N. thy Virgin and Martyr, may follow her example. Through our Lord.
NOTA
FONS
Breviarium Romanum (1962)
USUS
Common of Virgin Martyrs - Collect
HORA
Vespers
GENVS
Prayer