Eternal Shepherd, regard graciously Thy flock,
and keep it with an everlasting protection,
by the intercession of blessed Melchiades,
Thy Martyr and Sovereign Pontiff,
whom Thou hast constituted Shepherd of the whole Church.
Through our Lord Jesus Christ, Thy Son,
Who liveth and reigneth with Thee in the unity of the Holy Ghost,
world without end.

Amen.