Exultet coelum I

André Vierendeels’ Exultet coelum I is a setting of a Latin text that celebrates the glory of the apostles. The text, believed to be an office hymn, begins by calling the heavens to exult and the earth to rejoice in the solemnities honouring the apostles' glory. It continues by addressing these saints as the just judges and true lights of the world, pleading for them to hear the supplications of the faithful. The SATB choir will convey the unfolding theological message, from seeking absolution from sins to praying for healing and virtue, and ultimately for participation in eternal joy when Christ returns. The hymn concludes with a doxology to God the Father, his Son, and the Holy Spirit.