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 Christmastide at Lauds in the traditional Divine Office.

DIVINUM OFFICIUM Antiphon

Die IV infra Octavam Nativitatis (Dec 28) - Ss. Innocentium Martyrum

An antiphon sung at Lauds during Christmastide. Antiphons frame the psalms, giving them their proper liturgical meaning for the day.

LATINE

Hi sunt, qui cum mulieribus non sunt coinquinati: virgines enim sunt, et sequuntur Agnum quocumque ierit.

ENGLISH

These are they who were not defiled with women; for they are virgins, and follow the Lamb whithersoever he goeth.

NOTA

FONS

Breviarium Romanum (1962)

USUS

Die IV infra Octavam Nativitatis (Dec 28) - Ss. Innocentium Martyrum

HORA

Lauds

TEMPVS

christmas

GENVS

Antiphon