What is the source of this prayer?

This prayer comes from Breviarium Romanum (1962), the official liturgical book of the 1962 Roman Rite (Extraordinary Form of the Roman Rite).

When is this prayer used?

This prayer is used during Advent at Lauds in the traditional Divine Office.

DIVINUM OFFICIUM Antiphon

Antiphona ad Benedictus

Feria VI post Dominicam I Adventus - Lauds Benedictus

Friday's Benedictus antiphon proclaims the coming of one who is both God and man from David's house to sit on the throne. The Incarnation's mystery (Deus et homo) appears in this terse formula. Friday's Passion connection enriches Advent's Christology.

LATINE

Ecce veniet Deus et homo de domo David sedere in throno, alleluja.

ENGLISH

Behold he that is both God and man shall come of the house of David and sit upon the throne, alleluia.

NOTA

FONS

Breviarium Romanum (1962)

USUS

Feria VI post Dominicam I Adventus - Lauds Benedictus

HORA

Lauds

TEMPVS

advent

GENVS

Antiphon

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