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 Sext in the traditional Divine Office.

DIVINUM OFFICIUM Versicle

Versicle after the brief response at Sext in Christmastide.

A versicle and response at Sext during Christmastide. These brief exchanges punctuate the Office with dialogue between celebrant and choir.

LATINE

V. Viderunt omnes fines terrae. Alleluia. R. Salutare Dei nostri. Alleluia.

ENGLISH

V. All the ends of the earth have seen. Alleluia. R. The salvation of our God. Alleluia.

NOTA

FONS

Breviarium Romanum (1962)

USUS

Versicle after the brief response at Sext in Christmastide.

HORA

Sext

TEMPVS

christmas

GENVS

Versicle