The antiphon O clavis David in an antiphonal. The O Antiphons (also known as the Great Advent Antiphons or Great Os) are antiphons used at Vespers during the Magnificat on the last seven days of Advent in Western Christian traditions. [1] They likely date to sixth-century Italy, when Boethius refers to the text in The Consolation of Philosophy. [2]

2018年1月11日 · O Oriens, splendor lucis æternæ, et sol justitiæ: veni, et illumina sedentes in tenebris, et umbra mortis. English Translation of the O Antiphon for December 21. O Dawn of the East, Brightness of the Light Eternal and Sun of Justice, come and enlighten them that sit in darkness and in the shadow of death.

2020年12月15日 · These seven antiphons are prayed immediately before the Magnificat during Vespers in the week before Christmas. Each antiphon begins with the exclamation "O", which is why they are popularly called the "O Antiphons." They cover the special period of Advent preparation known as the "Octave before Christmas," from December 17th to the 23rd.

2022年12月16日 · On December 21, O Oriens (O Rising Sun) English: O Morning Star, splendour of light eternal and sun of righteousness: Come and enlighten those who dwell in darkness and the shadow of death. Latin: O Oriens, splendor lucis aeternae, et sol justitiae: veni, et illumina sedentes in tenebris, et umbra mortis.

O Dayspring, brightness of the eternal light, and Sun of Righteousness: come and lighten those who sit in darkness, and in the shadow of death. Source: Hymns and Devotions for Daily Worship #21a

2024年12月21日 · O Oriens: The Dawn of Hope and Salvation. The “O Antiphons,” sung during the final days of Advent, are poetic invocations that express the Church’s deep longing for the coming of Christ. Each antiphon highlights a specific title of the Messiah, drawn from the prophecies of Isaiah.

O Oriens, splendor lucis æternæ, et sol justitiæ veni et illumina sedentes in tenebris, et umbra mortis. O Orient splendour of eternal light, and Sun of justice! come and enlighten them that sit in darkness, and in the shadow of death.

This is one of the oldest of Christian prayers — referred to as the "O" Antiphons, the "Greater" Antiphons, and "The Seven O’s." These seven antiphons were recited as a part of the evening Vespers prayers of the Catholic Church before and after The Magnificat in the Octave before Christmas, December 17 to 23 (the Vespers for Dec. 24 ...

2020年12月17日 · O Oriens, splendor lucis æternæ, et sol justitiæ: veni, et illumina sedentes in tenebris, et umbra mortis. O Dawn of the East, Brightness of the Light Eternal and Sun of Justice, come and enlighten them that sit in darkness and in the shadow of death.

O Oriens, splendor lucis aeternae, et sol justitiae: veni, et illumina sedentes in tenebris, et umbra mortis. (December 21st) O Dawn, splendor of eternal light, and sun of justice, come, and shine on those, seated in darkness, and in the shadow of death