St. John I

O God, who reward faithful souls

and who have consecrated this day

by the martyrdom of Pope Saint John the First,

graciously hear the prayers of your people

and grant that we, who venerate his merits,

may imitate his constancy in the faith.

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.