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“Serviam!” was the cry of St. Michael in response to Lucifer

Serviam is Latin for "I will serve." This was the cry of St. Michael the Archangel as a response to Lucifer's "I will not serve" ( Non serviam ) when God put the angels to the test.

In Catholicism

Bishop Gerard L. Frey, who once headed the dioceses of Savannah, Ga., and Lafayette used it as his motto. [1]

It is also recommended as a morning prayer or morning offering.[ citation needed ]

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References

  1. "Retired Bishop Frey of Lafayette, La., dead at 93". America Magazine. 17 August 2007. Archived from the original on 2007-08-27.