Vesperas - Hymnus
02 May, 2025
Hymnus
1. Fúlget in cælis célebris sacérdos,
1. A renowned bishop shines in heaven,
Stella doctórum rútilat corúsca,
The ruddy star of the doctors sparkles,
Lumen intáctum fídei per orbis
Scattering the unwavering light of faith
Clímata spargens.
Throughout the whole world.
2. Cive tam claro,
2. For your illustrious citizen,
Sion o supérna,
O heavenly Zion,
Læta dic laudes Dómino salútis,
Gladly sing praises to the God of your salvation,
Qui modis miris sibi vinxit ipsum
Who in a wondrous way,
Lúmine complens.
Filled with light, has exercised self-control.
3. Hic fidem sacram vigil usque firmat,
3. This man guards and strengthens the holy faith
Arma et errórum súbigit poténter,
And powerfully subdues the weapons of error,
Sórdidos mores lavat et repéllit
He repels and washes away the disreputable ways of living
Dógmate claro.
By dogmatic clarity.
4. Laus, honor, virtus Triádi beátæ,
4. Laud, honor and power to the blessed Trinity,
Cujus in terris studuísti amánter
Whose depths you lovingly and searched out on earth,
Alta scrutári nitidáque in astris
Now among the stars
Luce potíris.
You have a brilliant light.
Amen.
Amen.