DIVINUM OFFICIUM Antiphon

Antiphona 1

Epiphany - Lauds

About This Prayer

Proper text for the Epiphany of the Lord (January 6), celebrating Christ's manifestation to the Gentiles through the Magi. This Class I feast commemorates three mysteries: the adoration of the Magi, Christ's Baptism, and the wedding at Cana. The Office texts emphasize the universal scope of salvation and the light of faith revealed to all nations.

Prayer Text

LATINE
Ante luciferum genitus, et ante saecula, Dominus Salvator noster hodie mundo apparuit.
ENGLISH
Begotten before the day-star and the ages, the Lord our Saviour on this day appeared to the world.

Liturgical Notes

NOTA
FONS
Breviarium Romanum (1962)
USUS
Epiphany - Lauds
HORA
Lauds
GENVS
Antiphon