Amiens - Ave Verum Corpus

Amiens is the capital of the Somme region, and I have to say a surprisingly beautiful place. Its completely immaculate. Amiens was bombarded in the first World War. The Battle of Amiens was the opening phase of the Hundred Days Offensive in World War I. This offensive led to the armistice which ended the war.
At the centre of the city is the majestic Cathedral. Amiens Cathedral (a World Heritage Site) is the tallest of the large 'classic' Gothic churches of the 13th century and is the largest in France of its kind. After a fire destroyed the former cathedral, the new nave was begun in 1220 - and finished in 1247. Amiens Cathedral is notable for the coherence of its plan, the beauty of its three-tier interior elevation, the particularly fine display of sculptures on the principal façade and in the south transept, and the labyrinth, and other inlays of its floor. It is described as the "Parthenon of Gothic architecture", and by John Ruskin as "Gothic, clear of Roman tradition and of Arabian taint, Gothic pure, authoritative, unsurpassable, and unaccusable." General Foch was buried here.
Ave verum corpus is a short Eucharistic hymn that has been set to music by various composers, in this case, Mozart. It dates from the 14th century, and Im sure it was recited time and time again in this important cathedral. During the Middle Ages it was sung at the elevation of the host during the consecration. It was also used frequently during Benediction of the Blessed Sacrament.
The hymn's title means "Hail, true body", and is based on a poem deriving from a 14th-century manuscript. The poem is a meditation on theCatholic belief in Jesus's Real Presence in the sacrament of the Eucharist, and ties it to Catholic ideas on the redemptive meaning of suffering in the life of all believers.

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[lovesings2us]

Such incredibly beautiful music and pictures and the helpful description

are wonderful gifts that lead us deeper into communion with God. I just wish John Ruskin hadn't described the Cathedral as "Gothic...clear of Arabian taint...Gothic pure... etc." Of course Arab and Muslim people are equal in the sight of God to all people, and mosque architecture is just as holy and good as church architecture. God sees our worshipping hearts. That's all that really matters.

[eurodestination]

@lovesings2us Thank you for your kind comments. Glad you enjoyed, it. Amiens Cathedral is worthy of such music.

[Desperadounico]

I love this song, I have it on my itunes, I originally got it in Afghanistan from a friend along with many other classical type songs while on deployment, whenever we went out on a mission I would listen to this song as we traveled through the desert and mountains just admiring the emptiness and seclusion all around me romanticising about losing myself in my thoughts as I knew that i am an introverted person. Could you please recommend any other songs similar to this one, thank you.

[eurodestination]

@Desperadounico Thankyou for this very interesting comment, I'm sure listening to music like this would have helped you a lot. I would try listening to Mozart's Requiem Mass. Best wishes.

[eurodestination]

@Desperadounico BTW, Amiens was the scene of serious fighting during WW1 hence the choice of music. It the main city of the Somme region.

[gigiberceto]

Very good video. *****

[eurodestination]

@gigiberceto Many thanks for your kind comment

[Desperadounico]

@eurodestination Yes,this music helped me, it put me at peace ahead of time you know what I mean.

[jpchamant]

Merci, très belle vidéo, un peu plus de définition dans les images un peu pales.

Jipi9246

[kathmandau]

Beautiful. Thank you!

Thumbs up,CG