Lord, have mercy on us.
Christ, have mercy on us.
Lord, have mercy on us.
Christ, hear us.
Christ, graciously hear us.
God the Father of Heaven, have mercy on us.
God the Son, Redeemer of the world, have mercy on us.
God the Holy Spirit, have mercy on us.
Holy Trinity, one God, have mercy on us.
Holy Mary, pray for us.
Holy Mother of God, pray for us.
Holy Virgin of virgins, pray for us.
Mother of Christ, pray for us.
Mother of the Church, pray for us.
Mother of mercy, pray for us.
Mother of divine grace, pray for us.
Mother most pure, pray for us.
Mother most chaste, pray for us.
Mother inviolate, pray for us.
Mother undefiled, pray for us.
Mother most amiable, pray for us.
Mother most admirable, pray for us.
Mother of good counsel, pray for us.
Mother of our Creator, pray for us.
Mother of our Savior, pray for us.
Virgin most prudent, pray for us.
Virgin most venerable, pray for us.
Virgin most renowned, pray for us.
Virgin most powerful, pray for us.
Virgin most merciful, pray for us.
Virgin most faithful, pray for us.
Mirror of justice, pray for us.
Seat of wisdom, pray for us.
Cause of our joy, pray for us.
Spiritual vessel, pray for us.
Vessel of honor, pray for us.
Singular vessel of devotion, pray for us.
Mystical rose, pray for us.
Tower of David, pray for us.
Tower of ivory, pray for us.
House of gold, pray for us.
Ark of the covenant, pray for us.
Gate of heaven, pray for us.
Morning star, pray for us.
Health of the sick, pray for us.
Refuge of sinners, pray for us.
Consolation of the afflicted, pray for us.
Help of Christians, pray for us.
Queen of angels, pray for us.
Queen of patriarchs, pray for us.
Queen of prophets, pray for us.
Queen of apostles, pray for us.
Queen of martyrs, pray for us.
Queen of confessors, pray for us.
Queen of virgins, pray for us.
Queen of all saints, pray for us.
Queen conceived without original sin, pray for us.
Queen assumed into heaven, pray for us.
Queen of the most holy Rosary, pray for us.
Queen of families, pray for us.
Queen of peace, pray for us.
Lamb of God, who takest away the sins of the world, spare us, O Lord.
Lamb of God, who takest away the sins of the world, graciously hear us, O Lord.
Lamb of God, who takest away the sins of the world, have mercy on us.
Pray for us, O holy Mother of God,
That we may be made worthy of the promises of Christ.
Let us pray:
Grant, we beseech thee, O Lord God,
unto us thy servants,
that we may rejoice in continual health of mind and body;
and, by the glorious intercession of Blessed Mary ever Virgin,
may be delivered from present sorrow,
and enter into the joy of thine eternal gladness.
Through Christ our Lord.
Amen.
The Litany of the Blessed Virgin Mary
Also known as The Litany of Loreto ยท Litany of Our Lady
About this prayer
The Litany of the Blessed Virgin Mary, also called the Litany of Loreto after the shrine in Italy where it was first recorded in its current form, is a Catholic litany of Marian titles. Litanies in Mary's honor existed from at least the 12th century AD; the Loreto form was approved by Pope Sixtus V in 1587 AD and has been the standard Marian litany since. The litany addresses Mary under a series of biblical, theological, and devotional titles, each followed by the petition 'pray for us.' The titles range from scriptural (Mirror of Justice, Seat of Wisdom, House of Gold) to traditional (Queen of Angels, Queen of Peace). Some titles have been added by popes over the centuries; the current form includes titles added as recently as the 20th century.
When it's said
The Litany of Loreto is said during the month of May, which is dedicated to Mary in the Catholic Church, and during October, the month of the Rosary. It is used in Marian devotions, processions, and parish prayer groups. It is also said at shrines dedicated to Mary, including Loreto, Lourdes, and Fatima.
Notes on the text
Many of the titles draw on Old Testament imagery applied to Mary in the Catholic interpretive tradition: the Ark of the Covenant, the Tower of David, the House of Gold, the Morning Star. The title 'Queen conceived without original sin' reflects the doctrine of the Immaculate Conception, defined in 1854 AD. 'Queen assumed into heaven' reflects the Assumption, defined in 1950 AD. Both are Catholic doctrines; they are described here without theological endorsement or criticism.
Litany of Loreto, approved by Pope Sixtus V, 1587 AD. Text from F.X. Lasance, The Blessed Sacrament Book, 1913. Public domain.
Last reviewed: May 2026 against primary source.