DIVINUM OFFICIUM Antiphon

Antiphona ad Benedictus

Epiphany - Lauds - Benedictus

Proper text for the Epiphany of the Lord (January 6), celebrating Christ's manifestation to the Gentiles through the Magi. This Class I feast commemorates three mysteries: the adoration of the Magi, Christ's Baptism, and the wedding at Cana. The Office texts emphasize the universal scope of salvation and the light of faith revealed to all nations.

LATINE
Hodie caelesti sponso juncta est Ecclesia, quoniam in Jordane lavit Christus ejus crimina: currunt cum muneribus Magi ad regales nuptias, et ex aqua facto vino laetantur convivae, alleluia.
ENGLISH
This day is the Church joined unto the Heavenly Bridegroom, since Christ hath washed away her sins in Jordan; the wise men hasten with gifts to the marriage supper of the King; and they that sit at meat together make merry with water turned into wine, alleluia.
NOTA
FONS
Breviarium Romanum (1962)
USUS
Epiphany - Lauds - Benedictus
HORA
Lauds
GENVS
Antiphon