Patron and Intercessors of World Youth Day 13

Saint Sebastian

Soldier and martyr of faith!

Biography
Sebastian preferred the fidelity to Christ before any civil or military honor and, therefore, was expelled from the army and died on the persecution of Diocletioan on 300. We can see highlighted in the life of the saint his courage and his love to the Lord Jesus. The WYD invoke him as a soldier and martyr of Faith!

Prayer
May your intercession me the grace to obey God more than man and to be a soldier of Christ. Amen. 

Blessed John Paul II

Friend to the youth!

Biography
Pope John Paul II, the Great, was the creator of the World Youth Day, in 1984. Considered as the Pope of the Youth, he worked in the dialogue with them, and he invited them to recognize their place and mission inside the Church. His pontificate was durable and he helped to guide the Christians, based on the inspirations of Vatican II. He fought until the last moment of his life sharing with us his happiness to give himself to Christ and to our Lady, the Virgin Mary. We invoke him as the friend of the youth!

Prayer
Grant me, through your intercession, the grace to win the hearts of true friends like you were to young people! Amen. 

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