The "Pontifical Anthem and March" (Italian: Inno e Marcia Pontificale; Latin: Hymnus et modus militaris Pontificalis), also known as the "Papal Anthem", is the anthem played to mark the presence of the Pope or one of his representatives, such as a nuncio, and on other solemn occasions.[1] When the Vatican's flag is ceremonially raised, only the first eight bars are played.[2]
While the Papal Anthem also serves as the national anthem of the Holy See and the Vatican City State, the Vatican stresses that it "is not to be understood as a national anthem"; it is a composition whose words and music "speak to the heart of many throughout the world who see in Rome the See of Peter."[1]
The music was composed in 1869 by Charles Gounod, for the celebration on 11 April 1869 of Pope Pius IX's golden jubilee of priestly ordination. The purely instrumental piece in three parts,[3] originally called "Marche pontificale" (French for "Pontifical March"), became extremely popular from its first performance.[1][2] It was first performed that day at four o'clock in the afternoon with seven pontifical bands and a chorus of over one thousand soldiers.
On 16 October 1949, Pope Pius XII declared it the papal anthem, replacing Viktorin Hallmayer's "Marcia trionfale" (1857), which, being still the papal anthem when the Vatican City State was founded in 1929, had been treated also as the new state's anthem. Gounod's "Marche Pontificale" was first performed in this new role during a ceremony on Christmas Eve of 1949, one day before the opening of the Holy Year 1950. The old state anthem too was played for a last time, almost as a token of respect.[1]
At that time, Antonio Allegra (1905–1969), who was then one of the organists of St. Peter's Basilica, wrote Italian lyrics[4] for Gounod's music. Other lyrics have been composed for the music in various languages and by different authors.[4] In 1991, Raffaello Lavagna of Savona (1918–2015) wrote Latin lyrics for a four-voice choir, on an arrangement by Alberico Vitalini.[3]
Roma immortale di Martiri e di Santi, Roma immortale accogli i nostri canti: Gloria nei cieli a Dio nostro Signore, Pace ai Fedeli, di Cristo nell'amore.
A Te veniamo, Angelico Pastore, In Te vediamo il mite Redentore, Erede Santo di vera e santa Fede; Conforto e vanto a chi combatte e crede,
Non prevarranno la forza ed il terrore, Ma regneranno la Verità, l'Amore.
Salve Salve Roma, patria eterna di memorie Cantano le tue glorie, mille palme e mille altari Roma degli Apostoli, Madre guida dei redenti Roma luce delle genti, il mondo spera te!
Salve Salve Roma la tue luce non tramonta Vince l'odio e l'onta lo splendor di tua beltà Roma degli Apostoli, madre guida dei redenti Roma luce delle genti, il mondo spera te!
O Rome immortal of Martyrs and Saints, O immortal Rome, accept our praises: Glory in the heavens to God our Lord, And peace to men who love Christ!
To You we come, Angelic Pastor, In You we see the gentle Redeemer, The Holy Heir of true and holy Faith; Comfort and refuge of those who believe and fight.
Force and terror will not prevail, But Truth and Love will reign.
Hail, Hail Rome, eternal homeland of memories Your glories sing, a thousand palms and a thousand altars Rome of the Apostles, Mother guide of the redeemed Rome, the light of the people, the world hopes for you!
Hail, Hail Rome! your light does not go down Hatred and shame overcomes the splendor of your beauty Rome of the Apostles, guiding mother of the redeemed Rome light of the people, the world hopes for you!
Chorus: O felix Roma – o Roma nobilis: Sedes es Petri, qui Romae effudit sanguinem, Petri cui claves datae sunt regni caelorum. Pontifex, Tu successor es Petri;
Pontifex, Tu magister es tuos confirmans fratres; Pontifex, Tu qui Servus servorum Dei, hominumque piscator, pastor es gregis, ligans caelum et terram.
Pontifex, Tu Christi es Vicarius super terram, rupes inter fluctus, Tu es pharus in tenebris; Tu pacis es vindex, Tu es unitatis custos, vigil libertatis defensor; in Te potestas.
Vox acuta, vox altera ab acuta: Tu Pontifex, firma es petra, et super petram hanc aedificata est Ecclesia Dei.
Vox media, vox gravis: Pontifex, Tu Christi es Vicarius super terram, rupes inter fluctus, Tu es pharus in tenebris; Tu pacis es vindex, Tu es unitatis custos, vigil libertatis defensor; in Te potestas.
Chorus
O felix Roma – O Roma nobilis.
Chorus: O happy Rome - O noble Rome You are the seat of Peter, who shed his blood in Rome, Peter, to whom the keys of the kingdom of heaven were given. Pontiff, You are the successor of Peter;
Pontiff, You are the teacher, you confirm your brethren; Pontiff, You who are the Servant of the servants of God, and fisher of men, are the shepherd of the flock, linking heaven and earth.
Pontiff, You are the vicar of Christ on earth, a rock amidst the waves, You are a beacon in the darkness; You are the defender of peace, You are the guardian of unity, watchful defender of liberty; in You is the authority.
Sopranos, altos: Pontiff, you are the unshakable rock, and on this rock was built the Church of God.
Tenors, basses: Pontiff, You are the vicar of Christ on earth, a rock amidst the waves, You are a beacon in the darkness; You are the defender of peace, You are the guardian of unity, watchful defender of liberty; in You is the authority.
Chorus
O happy Rome - O noble Rome.
Alternative Latin lyricsedit
𝄆 O felix Roma, Roma felix Roma nobilis. 𝄇 Sedes es Petri, qui Christi vicem gerit, Sedes es Petri, qui apostolus est pacis.
𝄆 Pontifex tecum erimus omnes nos Pontifex es magister qui tuos confirmas fratres. 𝄇
Pontifex fundamentum ac robur nostrum, Hominumque piscator pastor es gregis ligans terram et coelum.
𝄆 Petre, tu es Christi es Vicarius super terram, Rupes inter fluctus, tu es pharus ac veritas. Tu Christi es caritas, tu es unitatis custos, Promptus libertatis defensor; in te auctoritas. 𝄇
^The alternative Latin lyrics can be found in the images in each of the part links.
Referencesedit
^ abcdPontifical Anthem and its History. From the official site of Vatican City State. Accessed on 2009-06-21.
^ abPontifical Anthem and its History (in Italian). From the official site of the Holy See. Accessed on 2009-06-21.
^ abcScore for choir of four voices by Alberico Vitalini with original Latin text by Monsignor Raffaello Lavagna. From the official site of the Holy See. Accessed on 2009-06-21.
^ abcdefInno Pontificio lyrics, with brief historical notes and MIDI file. From the official site of the Holy See. Accessed on 2009-06-21.
^Archived at Ghostarchive and the : "National Anthem of Vatican City (Holy See): Inno e Marcia Pontificale".
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The Pontifical Anthem and March Italian Inno e Marcia Pontificale Latin Hymnus et modus militaris Pontificalis also known as the Papal Anthem is the anthem played to mark the presence of the Pope or one of his representatives such as a nuncio and on other solemn occasions 1 When the Vatican s flag is ceremonially raised only the first eight bars are played 2 Inno e Marcia PontificaleSheet music for the Papal Anthem National anthem of the Vatican CityAlso known as Marche Pontificale English Pontifical March LyricsAntonio Allegra Italian 1949 Raffaello Lavagna Latin 1991 MusicCharles Gounod 1869Adopted1949Preceded by Marcia trionfale Audio sample source source track track track track track track track track track U S Navy Band instrumental versionfilehelpWhile the Papal Anthem also serves as the national anthem of the Holy See and the Vatican City State the Vatican stresses that it is not to be understood as a national anthem it is a composition whose words and music speak to the heart of many throughout the world who see in Rome the See of Peter 1 Contents 1 History 2 Lyrics 2 1 Italian lyrics by Allegra 1949 2 2 Latin lyrics by Lavagna 1991 2 3 Alternative Latin lyrics 3 See also 4 Notes 5 References 6 Further reading 7 External linksHistory editThe music was composed in 1869 by Charles Gounod for the celebration on 11 April 1869 of Pope Pius IX s golden jubilee of priestly ordination The purely instrumental piece in three parts 3 originally called Marche pontificale French for Pontifical March became extremely popular from its first performance 1 2 It was first performed that day at four o clock in the afternoon with seven pontifical bands and a chorus of over one thousand soldiers On 16 October 1949 Pope Pius XII declared it the papal anthem replacing Viktorin Hallmayer s Marcia trionfale 1857 which being still the papal anthem when the Vatican City State was founded in 1929 had been treated also as the new state s anthem Gounod s Marche Pontificale was first performed in this new role during a ceremony on Christmas Eve of 1949 one day before the opening of the Holy Year 1950 The old state anthem too was played for a last time almost as a token of respect 1 At that time Antonio Allegra 1905 1969 who was then one of the organists of St Peter s Basilica wrote Italian lyrics 4 for Gounod s music Other lyrics have been composed for the music in various languages and by different authors 4 In 1991 Raffaello Lavagna of Savona 1918 2015 wrote Latin lyrics for a four voice choir on an arrangement by Alberico Vitalini 3 Lyrics editItalian lyrics by Allegra 1949 edit Italian original 4 English translation 4 Roma immortale di Martiri e di Santi Roma immortale accogli i nostri canti Gloria nei cieli a Dio nostro Signore Pace ai Fedeli di Cristo nell amore A Te veniamo Angelico Pastore In Te vediamo il mite Redentore Erede Santo di vera e santa Fede Conforto e vanto a chi combatte e crede Non prevarranno la forza ed il terrore Ma regneranno la Verita l Amore Salve Salve Roma patria eterna di memorie Cantano le tue glorie mille palme e mille altari Roma degli Apostoli Madre guida dei redenti Roma luce delle genti il mondo spera te Salve Salve Roma la tue luce non tramonta Vince l odio e l onta lo splendor di tua belta Roma degli Apostoli madre guida dei redenti Roma luce delle genti il mondo spera te O Rome immortal of Martyrs and Saints O immortal Rome accept our praises Glory in the heavens to God our Lord And peace to men who love Christ To You we come Angelic Pastor In You we see the gentle Redeemer The Holy Heir of true and holy Faith Comfort and refuge of those who believe and fight Force and terror will not prevail But Truth and Love will reign Hail Hail Rome eternal homeland of memories Your glories sing a thousand palms and a thousand altars Rome of the Apostles Mother guide of the redeemed Rome the light of the people the world hopes for you Hail Hail Rome your light does not go down Hatred and shame overcomes the splendor of your beauty Rome of the Apostles guiding mother of the redeemed Rome light of the people the world hopes for you Latin lyrics by Lavagna 1991 edit Latin original 4 English translation 4 Chorus O felix Roma o Roma nobilis Sedes es Petri qui Romae effudit sanguinem Petri cui claves datae sunt regni caelorum Pontifex Tu successor es Petri Pontifex Tu magister es tuos confirmans fratres Pontifex Tu qui Servus servorum Dei hominumque piscator pastor es gregis ligans caelum et terram Pontifex Tu Christi es Vicarius super terram rupes inter fluctus Tu es pharus in tenebris Tu pacis es vindex Tu es unitatis custos vigil libertatis defensor in Te potestas Vox acuta vox altera ab acuta Tu Pontifex firma es petra et super petram hanc aedificata est Ecclesia Dei Vox media vox gravis Pontifex Tu Christi es Vicarius super terram rupes inter fluctus Tu es pharus in tenebris Tu pacis es vindex Tu es unitatis custos vigil libertatis defensor in Te potestas Chorus O felix Roma O Roma nobilis Chorus O happy Rome O noble Rome You are the seat of Peter who shed his blood in Rome Peter to whom the keys of the kingdom of heaven were given Pontiff You are the successor of Peter Pontiff You are the teacher you confirm your brethren Pontiff You who are the Servant of the servants of God and fisher of men are the shepherd of the flock linking heaven and earth Pontiff You are the vicar of Christ on earth a rock amidst the waves You are a beacon in the darkness You are the defender of peace You are the guardian of unity watchful defender of liberty in You is the authority Sopranos altos Pontiff you are the unshakable rock and on this rock was built the Church of God Tenors basses Pontiff You are the vicar of Christ on earth a rock amidst the waves You are a beacon in the darkness You are the defender of peace You are the guardian of unity watchful defender of liberty in You is the authority Chorus O happy Rome O noble Rome Alternative Latin lyrics edit O felix Roma Roma felix Roma nobilis Sedes es Petri qui Christi vicem gerit Sedes es Petri qui apostolus est pacis Pontifex tecum erimus omnes nos Pontifex es magister qui tuos confirmas fratres Pontifex fundamentum ac robur nostrum Hominumque piscator pastor es gregis ligans terram et coelum Petre tu es Christi es Vicarius super terram Rupes inter fluctus tu es pharus ac veritas Tu Christi es caritas tu es unitatis custos Promptus libertatis defensor in te auctoritas O Roma nobilis O Roma felix nobilis 3 a 5 See also edit nbsp Music portal nbsp Vatican City portalIndex of Vatican City related articlesNotes edit The alternative Latin lyrics can be found in the images in each of the part links References edit a b c d Pontifical Anthem and its History From the official site of Vatican City State Accessed on 2009 06 21 a b Pontifical Anthem and its History in Italian From the official site of the Holy See Accessed on 2009 06 21 a b c Score for choir of four voices by Alberico Vitalini with original Latin text by Monsignor Raffaello Lavagna From the official site of the Holy See Accessed on 2009 06 21 a b c d e f Inno Pontificio lyrics with brief historical notes and MIDI file From the official site of the Holy See Accessed on 2009 06 21 Archived at Ghostarchive and the Wayback Machine National Anthem of Vatican City Holy See Inno e Marcia Pontificale Further reading editPDF info hereExternal links editOfficial site of Vatican City State Streaming audio lyrics and information about the Pontifical Anthem archive link Retrieved from https en wikipedia org w index php title Pontifical Anthem amp oldid 1177919835, wikipedia, wiki, book, books, library,
