Festum nunc celebre – *Conscendit iubilans laetus

This grand Latin hymn celebrates the Ascension of Christ, a joyous feast prompting the faithful to sing. The text describes Christ ascending to heaven, hailed by saints and angelic choirs proclaiming his glory. It reflects on his victory over sin and death, his descent to grant gifts to humanity, and his future return as a judge. The choir is asked to pray for protection against evil and to be granted a reward rather than punishment when Christ returns. Composed for SATTB voices, this sacred work is a powerful setting of a profound theological text.