Crux fidelis

Faithful Cross

Roger-Ducasse, Jean-Jules Aimable (1873–1954)

Voicing:
Mixed ChoirSATB
Solo Voice
Accompaniment:
Organ
Function/Language(s):
Latin


Occasion:
Proper of TimeHoly WeekPalm Sunday of the Passion of the Lord
Proper of TimeThe Sacred Paschal TriduumFriday of the Passion of the Lord

Publication Information:
Durand — 312-41396 (1912, 1982)

Text Information:
Reference: Hymn for Good Friday Veneration of the Cross, Venantius Fortunatus (c. 530– c. 600)
Source: Graduale Romanum

Duration: 3:00
Lyrics:
Notes: SATB with Soprano solo. Most properly for Good Friday Veneration of the Cross: See Gregorian Missal pp. 317-321, and Liber Usualis (Ed. no. 801) pp. 742-745. Ten verses in G.M. and L.U. This piece is the refrain. Recommended here as a possibility for Palm Sunday as well due to the reading of the Passion. Because this is accompanied, if one does not use the organ on Good Friday then this would only be suitable for Palm Sunday.
Submitted by: Brian Luckner    Added: Nov 13, 2021    Last updated: Jan 26, 2022