The First Martyrs of the Church of Rome

O God, who consecrated

the abundant first fruits of the Roman Church

by the blood of the Martyrs,

grant, we pray, that with firm courage

we may together draw strength from so great a struggle

and ever rejoice at the triumph of faithful love.

Through our Lord Jesus Christ, your Son,

who lives and reigns with you in the unity of the Holy Spirit,

one God, for ever and ever.