Breaking Bread (Vol. 39) ‎#162

162. Regina Caeli (O Queen of Heaven)

Regina caeli, laetare, alleluia,
quia quem meruisti portare, alleluia,
resurrexit sicut dixit, alleluia,
Ora pro nobis Deum, alleluia.

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O Queen of heaven, be joyful, alleluia,
For he whom you have humbly borne for us, alleluia,
Has arisen, as he promised, alleluia,
Offer now our prayer to God, alleluia.

Text Information

• First Line: Regina caeli laetare, alleluia (O Queen of heaven, be joyful, alleluia)
• Title: Regina Caeli (O Queen of Heaven)
• Translator: C. Winfred Douglas, 1867-1944
• Meter: Irregular
• Language: English; Latin
• Publication Date: 2019
• Topic: Seasonal Music: Easter
• Source: Latin, 12th cent.

Tune Information

• Name: REGINA CAELI LAETARE
• Meter: Irregular
• Key: c minor or modal
• Source: Chant, Mode VI; Liber Cantualis, 1983