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 ascension at Terce in the traditional Divine Office.

DIVINUM OFFICIUM Versicle

Versicle after the brief response at Terce in Ascensiontide.

A versicle and response at Terce during Ascension. These brief exchanges punctuate the Office with dialogue between celebrant and choir.

LATINE

V. Ascendens Christus in altum. Alleluia. R. Captivam duxit captivitatem. Alleluia.

ENGLISH

V. Christ ascending on high. Alleluia. R. Has led captivity captive. Alleluia.

NOTA

FONS

Breviarium Romanum (1962)

USUS

Versicle after the brief response at Terce in Ascensiontide.

HORA

Terce

TEMPVS

ascension

GENVS

Versicle