St. Lazarus, friend of Jesus Christ and brother and protector of those who suffer, you who knew the pain of illness and the visit of Jesus Christ who restored your life in Bethany, we ask you to ...

Lazarus[1] was a Hebrew, of the sect of the Pharisees and, as far as is known, he was the son of Simon the Pharisee, who dwelt in the village of Bethany. He became a friend ... the precious and holy ...