Responsorium IV - Nocturn II
Second Sunday of Advent, Nocturn II, Responsory 1
About This Prayer
"Ecce veniet Dominus protector noster" presents Christ as both Protector and Holy One of Israel, wearing the crown of kingship. The verse's universal dominion "from sea to sea" (a mari usque ad mare) echoes Psalm 71:8 and Zacharias 9:10, envisioning Messianic rule extending to earth's ends. The Nocturn II placement follows patristic readings that interpret such prophecies.
Prayer Text
LATINE
R. Ecce veniet Dominus protector noster, Sanctus Israel, * Coronam regni habens in capite suo.
V. Et dominabitur a mari usque ad mare, et a flumine usque ad terminos orbis terrarum.
R. Coronam regni habens in capite suo.
V. Et dominabitur a mari usque ad mare, et a flumine usque ad terminos orbis terrarum.
R. Coronam regni habens in capite suo.
ENGLISH
R. Ecce veniet Dominus protector noster, Sanctus Israel, * Coronam regni habens in capite suo.
V. Et dominabitur a mari usque ad mare, et a flumine usque ad terminos orbis terrarum.
R. Coronam regni habens in capite suo.
V. Et dominabitur a mari usque ad mare, et a flumine usque ad terminos orbis terrarum.
R. Coronam regni habens in capite suo.
Liturgical Notes
NOTA
FONS
Breviarium Romanum (1962)
USUS
Second Sunday of Advent, Nocturn II, Responsory 1
HORA
Matins
TEMPVS
advent
GENVS
Responsory