DIVINUM OFFICIUM Antiphon

Antiphona ad Benedictus

December 21 - Lauds Benedictus Antiphon

"Nolite timere" (Fear not) with its countdown ("quinta die" - in five days) marks December 21 as four days before Christmas. This antiphon's specificity creates liturgical anticipation. The O Oriens (Dayspring, Brightness of eternal Light) antiphon of this day celebrates Christ as rising Sun.

LATINE
Nolite timere: quinta enim die veniet ad vos Dominus noster.
ENGLISH
Fear not: yet five days and the Lord shall come unto you.
NOTA
FONS
Breviarium Romanum (1962)
USUS
December 21 - Lauds Benedictus Antiphon
HORA
Lauds
TEMPVS
advent
GENVS
Antiphon