ORDINARIVM

GLORIA PATRI

The Doxology

The Lesser Doxology was fixed in its current form during the 4th century specifically to combat Arianism, which denied the co-eternal divinity of the Son. The phrase 'as it was in the beginning' affirms that the Son's glory is eternal. It concludes every psalm in the Divine Office, omitted during Passiontide and in the Office of the Dead.

LATINE
Gloria Patri, et Filio, et Spiritui Sancto.
Sicut erat in principio, et nunc, et semper,
et in saecula saeculorum.
Amen.
ENGLISH
Glory be to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Ghost.
As it was in the beginning, is now, and ever shall be,
world without end.
Amen.
NOTA
FONS
Traditional Doxology (4th century)
USUS
End of each psalm, conclusion of prayers
CONTEXT
Fixed in the 4th century to combat Arianism, affirming the co-eternal glory of Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. Omitted during Passiontide and in the Office of the Dead.