Saint Expedite — Saint Expeditus — was a Roman centurion martyred for the Christian faith around the year 303. His name means swift, expeditious, and for centuries the faithful have turned to him when time is short and the need is great: the urgent bill, the looming deadline, the exam, the crisis that cannot wait.
The Legend in Brief
On the day Expedite decided to become a Christian, the devil appeared as a crow, crying “Cras! Cras!” — “Tomorrow! Tomorrow!” Put it off, the bird croaked. Expedite crushed the crow beneath his foot and proclaimed “Hodie!” — “Today!”
That is why he is always painted with a cross marked HODIE raised high, a palm frond of martyrdom in his hand, and the crow underfoot. And that is why, when his devotees pray, they pray for today — not someday. Read his full story →
How This Shrine Serves You
Light a Candle
Kindle a virtual candle in the chapel for your intention. It burns for 1, 3, or 7 days.
📜Leave a Petition
Write your urgent need on the petition wall, and let fellow devotees pray with you.
🙏Prayers & Novena
The classic prayer to Saint Expedite, a 9-day novena, and how to petition him properly.
🌹Share Your Testimony
When he answers — and he does — give public thanks, as tradition requires.
💞Want to Confide in Saint Expedite — Confidential
Some burdens are not for a public wall. Write to him in confidence — the keeper reads every word and answers.
🤲Prayer Hour — Wednesdays
We gather live every Wednesday at 7 PM Eastern to pray together for our most urgent needs. Come pray with us.
A Devotee’s Testimony
The contract no one thought we could win. During the pandemic, a very large contract was put out. I was new to the business, competing against big, established companies who had done this for years — I never stood a chance. I prayed reverently to Saint Expedite and lit candles round the clock for weeks. To my shock, my bid was the one chosen. I’m forever grateful he granted my wish.
Read more testimonies of answered prayers →
“Do this for me and I will spread your name with love and honor, so that it will be invoked again and again.”