Ave regina coelorum

Hail, Queen of Heaven

Rheinberger, Josef Gabriel (1839–1901)

Voicing:
Mixed Choir → SATB

Accompaniment:
Organ

Function/Language(s):
Latin

Occasion:

Commons → Common of the Blessed Virgin Mary → In Ordinary Time

Publication Information:
Arista — AE 498 (1985)

Text Information:
Reference: Anon. 12th c. Marian Antiphon for Compline
Source: Liturgy of the Hours

Lyrics:

Ave Regina caelorum,
Ave Domina Angelorum,
Salve radix, salve porta,
Ex qua mundo lux est orta.
Gaude, Virgo gloriosa,
Super omnes speciosa,
O valde decora!
Et pro nobis Christum exora.

English translation:
Hail, Queen of Heaven.
Hail, Lady of Angels
Hail, you root, hail, you gate
From whom into the world, a light has arisen:
Rejoice, glorious Virgin,
Lovely above all others,
Most beautiful maiden,
And pray for us to Christ.

Notes: Compline, Presentation of the Lord through Wednesday of Holy Week. Omits “Vale” (Farewell) before “O valde decora.”
Submitted by: Brian Luckner Added: May 14, 2022 Last updated: May 19, 2022