The Fourteen Holy Helpers

by Bonaventure Hammer (Compiler)

The stories and special intercessory powers of 14 early Saint-Martyrs invoked for numerous special needs, such that they came to be called "The 14 Holy Helpers." St. Barbara, St. Blaise, St. Christopher, St. George, St. Catherine, etc. They are invoked against throat ailments, lightning, diabolical possession, fire, family troubles, etc. Includes prayers to each Saint. This book links the present age to the earliest centuries of the Church. Impr. 112 pgs, PB

Genres: Catholic, Religion

128 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 1909

Reviews

[Kristine · Rating 5 out of 5]

Wonderful little book with Part I being the Legend about each of the Fourteen Holy Helpers, a brief Lesson regarding what we can learn from these saints with regards to our own lives and then the Prayer of the Church for each saint. Part II of the book being Novenas to the Holy Helpers, Prayers and Petitions. First published in 1909, some of sentence structure is a bit archaic. On occasion I had to read sentences a few times to get the exact meaning. Overall a great introduction to the Fourteen Holy Helpers and the prayers will be some I turn to often.

[David Burkam · Rating 3 out of 5]

After reading Rabih Alameddine's 2016 novel, The Angel of History, in which the the Fourteen Holy Helpers play an important role, I wanted to read more about this group.

There are various books with more detailed histories of many of these saints (some of these saints are more well known than others). And in at least one case -- St. Dionysius or St Denis -- this brief book (a highly condensed version of a lengthy 1909 book) continues a centuries-old confusion between two very different saints with the same name (one from the 1rst century and one from the 3rd century).

Written for believers rather than for historic accuracy, the book's older language and earnest tone are at times captivating.