With head covered I stand before the altar of Victoria, having cleansed myself in preparation for offering:

Victoria, you who give glory in war, you who inspire the soldier to valor, you who protect our armies and our lands, as it is right and proper this day to make offering to you, so do I offer you this wine.

May you be honored by this offering, that our homes, our children, our farms and our cities may be safe, that our warriors be brave and swift, that our generals be wise and fortunate, that their advisors be honorable and their knowledge true. May you be honored, that our warriors’ horses and engines of battle be swift and sure in their purpose. May you be honored, that those who reap the glories of your victory be those who have fought not to magnify themselves, but to do
honor to their gods, their families and their nation.

Victoria, for all the glories of Roma Antiqua do I give thanks. With this offering, noble Goddess, I ask your blessings on those of Nova Roma who undertake military duty, whether on land or by sea. Let their bravery and service be given due honor by those whom they protect.

Victoria, that you may be honored we offer you these games. If any win glory here, if any find delight in the entertainment, let them honor you as well!

Illicet! So be it!

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Patricia Cassia
Senatrix et Sacerdos Minervalis
Nova Roma . pcassia@novaroma.org