Prayer of St. Melania of Rome

O holy Saint of God, Venerable Mother Melania! Having fought a good fight on earth, you have received in heaven the crown of righteousness, which the Lord has prepared for all those who love Him. Thus, as we look upon your holy image, we rejoice in the glorious end of your abode and honor your holy memory. But you, standing before the Throne of God, accept our supplications and offer them to the All-merciful God, that He may forgive us every sin and help us against the devil’s snare, so that we may be delivered from sorrows, diseases, troubles, and all evil, so that we may live piously and justly in the present eez and be worthy of your intercession, even if we Unworthy are you, who see the good things in the land of the living, who glorify the Only glorified God in Your saints, the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit, now and to the ages of ages. Amen