In honore beatissimae Annae

Jacobus Clemens non Papa, a significant composer of the Franco-Flemish school, wrote this motet for SSATB voices. The Latin text is a devotional piece in honour of Saint Anne, the mother of the Virgin Mary. The music expresses joy and supplication, asking Saint Anne to intercede for us with Christ. The text celebrates the 'celestial benefit' that entered through Anne, by whom the Virgin Mary was born, leading to the salvation of mankind. The motet is structured around these themes of honour, intercession, and divine grace, culminating in joyful Alleluias.