"Pontifical Anthem" - Vatican City National anthem Vocal

The Pontifical Anthem or Papal Anthem is the official anthem of the Pope, the Holy See and the Vatican City State. It is played at solemn occasions of the State and ceremonies in which the Pope or one of his representatives, such as a nuncio, is present. When the Vatican's flag is ceremonially raised, only the first eight bars are played.

The music was composed in 1869 by Charles Gounod, for the celebration on April 11, 1869 of Pope Pius IX's silver jubilee of priestly ordination. The purely instrumental piece in three parts, originally called Marche pontificale (French for "Pontifical March"), became extremely popular from its first performance.

On October 16, 1949, Pope Pius XII decided that it would become the papal anthem, replacing Viktorin Hallmayer's Marcia trionfale (1857), which, being still the papal anthem when the Vatican City State was founded in 1929, had been treated also as the new state's anthem. Gounod's Marche Pontificale was first performed in this new role during a ceremony on Christmas Eve of 1949, one day before the opening of the Holy Year 1950. The old anthem too was played for a last time, almost as a token of respect.

At that time, Antonio Allegra (1905-1969), who was then one of the organists of St. Peter's Basilica, wrote Italian lyrics for Gounod's music. Other lyrics have been composed for the music in various languages and by different authors. Some of these versions are not directly related to the papacy, e.g. Rudy Villanueva's Cebuano prayer, Yutang Tabonon ("Beloved Land"), for protection for the Philippines nation. In 1991, Raffaello Lavagna of Savona (born 1918) wrote Latin lyrics for a four-voice choir, on an arrangement by Alberico Vitalini.

While the Papal Anthem serves as the official anthem for the Vatican State, the Vatican stresses that it "is not to be understood as a national anthem"; it is a composition whose words and music "speak to the heart of many throughout the world who see in Rome the See of Peter."

Latin lyrics: CHORUS O felix Roma o Roma nobilis: Sedes es Petri, qui Romae effudit sanguinem, Petri cui claves datae sunt regni caelorum. Pontifex, Tu successor es Petri; Pontifex, Tu magister es tuos confirmans fratres; Pontifex, Tu qui Servus servorum Dei, hominumque piscator, pastor es gregis, ligans caelum et terram. Pontifex, Tu Christi es Vicarius super terram, rupes inter fluctus, Tu es pharus in tenebris; Tu pacis es vindex, Tu es unitatis custos, vigil libertatis defensor; in Te potestas. VOX ACUTA, VOX ALTERA AB ACUTA Tu Pontifex, firma es petra, et super petram hanc aedificata est Ecclesia Dei. VOX MEDIA, VOX GRAVIS Pontifex, Tu Christi es Vicarius super terram, rupes inter fluctus, Tu es pharus in tenebris; Tu pacis es vindex, Tu es unitatis custos, vigil libertatis defensor; in Te potestas. CHORUS O felix Roma O Roma nobilis.

English translation: CHOIR O happy Rome - O noble Rome You are the seat of Peter, whose blood was shed in Rome, Peter, to whom the keys of the kingdom of heaven were given. Pontiff, You are the successor of Peter; Pontiff, You are the teacher, you confirm your brethren; Pontiff, You who are the Servant of the servants of God, and fisher of men, are the shepherd of the flock, linking heaven and earth. Pontiff, You are the vicar of Christ on earth, a rock amidst the waves, You are a beacon in the darkness; You are the defender of peace, You are the guardian of unity, watchful defender of liberty; in You is the authority. SOPRANOS, ALTOS Pontiff, you are the unshakable rock, and on this rock was built the Church of God. TENORS, BASSES Pontiff, You are the vicar of Christ on earth, a rock amidst the waves, You are a beacon in the darkness; You are the defender of peace, You are the guardian of unity, watchful defender of liberty; in You is the authority. CHOIR O happy Rome - O noble Rome.

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[benhvt14]

@HateAmerica100 You are either a very sad or misguided individual. Do you call the National Anthem of the United States of America the song of Watergate or some other sad scandal that in no way reflects directly on the priniciples which this country was founded on? The Catholic Church has had some corruption, but what earthly organization doesn't? It is still the One True Faith founded by Jesus Christ Himself, and nothing can or will change that. Of course, there is your user name . . . .

[TheVideosOfInterest]

HAIL THE POPE!!!!

[Samthescienceman]

@NorskKvitPride but seeing as most Christmas festivaties are of pagan origen we really ought to put Yule and Saturn back in Yule and Saternalia

[Samthescienceman]

@benhvt14 Well that's assuming Jesus actually exsisted now isn't it

[ZeldaFan888]

HEY VOLL GEIL

[NorskKvitPride]

Put the Christ back into Christmas!

[TheVodkaChugger]

@JD27076 Alright, if you feel the need to argue with me and attack me from the beliefs, I never called you the whore, of course I'm going to cling to my beliefs, that's part of what an arguement is! I'm not blind, how are SVD's a cult? What's wrong with Mormon's, protestants and catholics can just agree all day long, but the fact of the matter is, protestant is supposed to be protesting catholicism, not be friends, and with that I say, good day sir!

[JD27076]

@TheVodkaChugger "You do not care what Aaron wore?" Argument over You ignored my rebuttles and only kling to yours. If your trying to convert me, then by saying im the whore of babylon, is not a very good strategy. After this goes on and on, you will still be your own blind self. Seventh-Day Adventist is a cult..Protestants and Catholics both agree. Mormonism is more likable than Adventist. Purple means honor. Scarlet means holiness. Not unholiness. Why would the whore help hundreds of charities

[TheVodkaChugger]

@JD27076 The Statue of St. Peter used to be the statue of Jupiter, and the statue of Mary used to be Venus, look it up! I don't care what Aaron wore, the bible clearly says that this great whore will wear scarlet and purple, so there you have it, It's not something false, don't condemn something before you try it, if the nuns don't worship St. Peter, then why do they feel the need to kiss his statue's toe?

[JD27076]

@TheVodkaChugger Guess what..Scarlet and Purple. God commanded Aaron of the Bible to wear scarlet and purple...So did the Jewish High Priest. I'm not gonna watch something false. I want FACTS. Idolatry is worship. We do not worship St. Peter. Get your info correct. Pagan statues to biblical statues? Name a few.

[TheVodkaChugger]

@JD27076 Look up Amazing Facts, the antichrist here on YouTube and watch the whole thing, that should tell you everything, then come back to me, and may I also say that the bible says that the whore is bathed in scarlet and purple, guess what the colors all the cardinals wear are, also, kissing the toe of the statue of St. Peter is idolatry which the bible condemns, and the catholic church took pagan statues and renamed them as biblical figures. Look up that Amazing Facts thing.

[JD27076]

@TheVodkaChugger You never gave me the source of Pope Benedits XVI authorization of killing of 4000 in Canada..The Pope has the infallible power to make teachings on Faith and Morals. Pope Innocent III never made an infallible statement that if you join the crusades, your sins were forgiven. Like I said, the Whore of Babylon are the 6 emperors of Rome and one has yet to come. Julius to Nero Cesar. The Bible points towards the emperors, not the popes.