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Alma Redemptoris Mater
Staff Notation • Sacred, Chants, Votive antiphons
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Alma Redemptoris Mater by Ambrosian chant — Lyrics
Alma Redemptoris Mater, quae pervia caeli porta manes,
et stella maris, succurre cadenti surgere qui curat populo:
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About Alma Redemptoris Mater
This unison setting of the Alma Redemptoris Mater is a beautiful example of Ambrosian chant, a venerable tradition of sacred music. The Latin text is a votive antiphon, a Marian prayer that invokes the Blessed Virgin Mary as the 'Mother of the Redeemer,' the 'gate of heaven,' and the 'star of the sea.' It pleads for her succour, asking her to help a fallen people rise. The lyrics recount the miraculous conception of Christ, 'nature wondering,' and recall the angelic greeting, 'Ave,' from Gabriel. This chant has long been a cherished part of Catholic devotion, offering solace and spiritual guidance through its profound theological and poetic expression.
