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 Christmastide at Lauds in the traditional Divine Office.

DIVINUM OFFICIUM Antiphon

Die III infra Octavam Nativitatis (Dec 27) - S. Joannis Apostoli et Evangelistae

An antiphon sung at Lauds during Christmastide. Antiphons frame the psalms, giving them their proper liturgical meaning for the day.

LATINE

Iste est Joannes, qui supra pectus Domini in coena recubuit: beatus Apostolus, cui revelata sunt secreta caelestia.

ENGLISH

This is John who leaned at supper on the bosom of the Lord. Blessed Apostle, to whom heavenly secrets were revealed.

NOTA

FONS

Breviarium Romanum (1962)

USUS

Die III infra Octavam Nativitatis (Dec 27) - S. Joannis Apostoli et Evangelistae

HORA

Lauds

TEMPVS

christmas

GENVS

Antiphon