Fit porta Christi pervia

This traditional Latin carol celebrates the Nativity. The text opens with the imagery of the 'gate of Christ' being opened, filled with grace, through which the King passes and remains, while the gate itself remains closed, as it was throughout the ages. It speaks of the Son of the Highest Father proceeding from the Virgin's chamber, and the immense hope of believers. The music is set for SATB choir. The carol looks forward to the salvation of all nations, with Christ the Lord arriving to redeem those whom he created. It concludes with a doxology, giving glory to Christ, who was begotten of the Father as God, and born of the Virgin Mother, made fruitful by the Holy Spirit.