O Eternal Lord God, who by the noble fortitude of missionaries and martyrs hast caused thy Word to grow mightily and to prevail: Pour thy Spirit upon the Church in the land that, by the service and sacrifice of our faith, thy saving health may be known among the nations; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.
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All Martyrs, from the Da Costa Hours, illuminated by by Simon Bening, (1483/84-1561). From the Morgan Library & Museum.