Lazarus, a central figure in Catholic tradition, is most famously known as the friend of Jesus, who resurrected him from the dead, as witnessed by many, including his sisters Martha and Mary.
This profound act sparked the saying among the Jews, “See how much he loved him.”
Beyond this biblical account, numerous traditions have told of Lazarus’ life post-resurrection. One such pious legend recounts that, despite being set adrift near Jaffa in a leaky boat by hostile Jews, Lazarus miraculously landed in Cyprus along with his sisters and others. There, he is said to have lived a life of piety, serving as a bishop for three decades before passing away peacefully.
In Constantinople, Lazarus’ legacy was honored with the construction of a church, and in 890, some relics believed to be his were respectfully relocated there. Another legend traces his journey to Gaul in a boat without oars, where he became the bishop of Marseilles. In this narrative, Lazarus’ martyrdom followed his successful conversion of many to Christianity, and he was ultimately buried in a cave. Centuries later, in 1146, his relics found a new resting place in the cathedral of Autun.
The veneration of Saint Lazarus dates back to the early Church.
Etheria, a pilgrim around 390 A.D., documented the processions held at Lazarus’ tomb on the Saturday before Palm Sunday. In Western traditions, Passion Sunday was known as Dominica de Lazaro, acknowledging this connection. Saint Augustine also noted the reading of Lazarus’ resurrection story in African Palm Sunday services, highlighting its significance across various Catholic communities.
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st lazarus and all the angels and saints and also mama mary intercede for my grandson and daughter for miraculous healing of evry illness that they r experiencing to date especially grandson from substance abuse and mental illness. jesus u rose lazarus from the dead u can definiitely heal my family and so i give u thanks and honor and glory as i ask all this in your name for their is power in your name. thanks for answered prayers amen amen and amen.
St. Lazarus, pray for us.
Saint Lazarus, pray for us!
St. Lazarus, pray for my whole family in these difficult times we are going through, Amen.
Lord Jesus, thank You for ur love. As You raised Lazarus, please also raise our faith for Your glory. Our Lady, Mother of the afflicted, thank you for always interceding for us. Amen, Amen and Amen…
st. Lazarus , if jesus can raise you from the dead , maybe with your prayers and intersession he can raise my family from their spiritual death AND BRING THEM BACK to the one holy catholic and apostolic church ?
Because everything that I have tried has failed .
Dear patron and assistant of the poor and sick.
With this prayer I request your assistance, and with the aid of the Holy Spirit may the
Lord always protect me during sickness or in health.
Saint Lazarus give me the strength to overcome all the temptations on earth.
In the name of the Father, the Son and the Holy Spirit.
Amen.
I ask Our Father in Heaven to grant me my prayers. He alone knows what is in my heart. I ask of this in the name of Jesus. Amen. Thank you.
Saint Lazarus pray for us amen
To whom it may concern,
My name is Fr. Stephen Arabadjis. I am a member of the Society of St. Pius X. But I am in my 6th year of Sabbatical.Therefore I was hoping your group could do a 54 day rosary novena for my intentions. But any prayers and sacrifices would be greatly appreciated. I know Our Lady will reward you generously for this.
In Our Lady,
Fr. Arabadjis
P.S. Thanking you in advance, since I don’t always get all my communications.
Amen, St.Lazarus pray for us! O, Sacred Heart of Jesus, Thy kingdom come, amen! Immaculate Heart of Mary, pray for us, now and at the hour of our death, amen!
Jesus, I trust in You, amen!
Dear Holy St. Lazarus,
Please Pray to Almighty God to have Mercy upon Me & hear All of My Prayers( & in Particular those Concerning My Beloved Mother Sulochana) & Soon answer them. Amen,.
I Pray tis in Holy Faith in Your Almighty God given Mighty Power to intercede between humans & Almighty God, Amen.
Yours in Christ Jesus,
Lavan(S..L.Navaratnam)
Lord our God, we thank you that you have given us the light of life, that we can now learn how to live, and that through your great grace we may understand life in direct relationship with the Lord Jesus, who was crucified and who rose from the dead. Grant that the power of Christ may be made visible in us. Grant that his life may become our life, that we may leave behind all doubts and anxiety, even though we are often surrounded by darkness and night. Keep us in your Word. Let your will hold sway over all the world, for your will must be done in heaven, on earth, and down to the lowest depths. Let your will be done on earth as in all the Heavens. In Jesus Christ Name. Amen.