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St Gertrude prayer....legend or reality?

By Jesse Romero · Published Nov 6, 2017 · Updated Feb 27, 2026

St. Gertrude Prayer Purgatory 1000 Souls Catholic Legends Praying for the Dead Catholic Tradition

QUESTION?

Are 1000 souls released from purgatory everytime you pray the St Gertrude prayer?

ANSWER!

It appears to be an urban legend, their is no solid tradition or documentation supporting this, read the following: https://www.romancatholicman.com/st-gertrude-prayer-releases-1000-souls-...