What is the source of this prayer?

This prayer comes from Breviarium Romanum (1962), the official liturgical book of the 1962 Roman Rite (Extraordinary Form of the Roman Rite).

When is this prayer used?

This prayer is used during Advent at Lauds in the traditional Divine Office.

DIVINUM OFFICIUM Antiphon

Antiphona ad Benedictus

Feria II post Dominicam I Adventus - Lauds Benedictus

The weekday Benedictus antiphons provide daily proper texts throughout Advent. Monday after Advent I commemorates the Annunciation: the Angel declared to Mary, she conceived by the Holy Spirit. The alleluia suffix marks Lauds' joyful character distinct from penitential hours.

LATINE

Angelus Domini nuntiavit Mariae, et concepit de Spiritu Sancto, alleluja.

ENGLISH

The Angel of the Lord declared unto Mary, and she conceived by the Holy Spirit, alleluia.

NOTA

FONS

Breviarium Romanum (1962)

USUS

Feria II post Dominicam I Adventus - Lauds Benedictus

HORA

Lauds

TEMPVS

advent

GENVS

Antiphon

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