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 Eastertide at Vespers in the traditional Divine Office.

DIVINUM OFFICIUM Antiphon

Antiphona ad Magnificat - Feria VI Paschae

Feria VI infra Octavam Paschae (Easter Friday) - Vespers Magnificat

The Magnificat antiphon for Easter Friday Vespers, proclaiming Christ's universal authority: 'All power is given to me in heaven and in earth' (Matthew 28:18). This cosmic kingship, established through the Cross and Resurrection, is the foundation of the Church's mission to all nations.

LATINE

Data est mihi omnis potestas in caelo et in terra, alleluja.

ENGLISH

All power is given to me in heaven and in earth, alleluia.

NOTA

FONS

Breviarium Romanum (1962)

USUS

Feria VI infra Octavam Paschae (Easter Friday) - Vespers Magnificat

HORA

Vespers

TEMPVS

paschal

GENVS

Antiphon

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