Saxon Rosary Prayers

This language is an extinct language.

(Prayers that are not known in this language are shown in English until we have the complete prayer, at which time it will be shown in both languages.)

+ The Sign of the Cross / + Signum Crucis
+ Father, Son, and Holy Spirit

Fadar ûsa / Our Father / Pater Noster (Old Saxon The Heliand, 9th Century)
Matthew 6:9-13 Luke 11:2-4

Fadar ûsa firiho barno, Father of us, the sons of men,

thu bist an them hôhon himila rîkea, You are in the high heavenly kingdom,

geuuîhid sî thîn namo uuordo gehuuilico. Blessed be Your name in every word.

Cuma thîn craftag rîki. May Your mighty kingdom come.

Uuerða thîn uuilleo obar thesa uuerold alla, May Your will be done over all this world--

sô sama an erðo, sô thar uppa ist just the same on earth as it is up there

an them hôhon himilo rîkea. in the high heavenly kingdom.

Gef ûs dago gehuuilikes râd, drohtin the gôdo, Give us support each day, good Chieftain,

thîna hêlaga helpa, endi alât ûs, hebenes uuard, Your holy help, and pardon us, Protector of Heaven,

managoro mênsculdio, al sô uue ôðrum mannum dôan. our many crimes, just as we do to other human beings.

Ne lât ûs farlêdean lêða uuihti Do not let evil little creatures lead us off

sô forð an iro uuilleon, sô uui uuirðige sind, to do their will, as we deserve,

ac help ûs uuiðar allun ubilon dâdiun. but help us against all evil deeds.

Oh, My Jesus / Fatima Prayer
Oh, my Jesus, forgive us our sins. Save us from the fires of hell. Lead all souls to Heaven, especially those most in need of Your mercy.

How to Pray the Rosary
1. + (The Sign of the Cross / Signum Crucis) 2. (The Apostles' Creed / Credo) 3. Fadar ûsa (Our Father / Pater Noster) 4. 3 (Hail Mary / Ave Maria) 5. (Glory Be to the Father / Gloria Patri) 6. Announce the 1st Mystery 7. Fadar ûsa 8. 10 (Hail Mary / Ave Maria) 9. (Glory Be to the Father / Gloria Patri) / Oh, My Jesus 10. Announce 2nd Mystery 11. Fadar ûsa 12. 10 (Hail Mary / Ave Maria) 13. (Glory Be to the Father / Gloria Patri) / Oh, My Jesus 14. Announce the 3rd Mystery 15. Fadar ûsa 16. 10 (Hail Mary / Ave Maria) 17. (Glory Be to the Father / Gloria Patri) / Oh, My Jesus 18. Announce 4th Mystery 19. Fadar ûsa 20. 10 (Hail Mary / Ave Maria) 21. (Glory Be to the Father / Gloria Patri) / Oh, My Jesus 22. Announce the 5th Mystery 23. Fadar ûsa 24. 10 (Hail Mary / Ave Maria) 25. (Glory Be to the Father / Gloria Patri) / Oh, My Jesus 26. (Hail, Holy Queen / Salve Regina) For the Intentions and protection of our Holy Father: 27. Fadar ûsa (Our Father / Pater Noster) 27. (Hail Mary / Ave Maria) 27. (Glory Be to the Father / Gloria Patri) 28. + (The Sign of the Cross / Signum Crucis)