Estote fortes in bello

General information

A motet for the feasts of apostles and evangelists.

Settings by composers

• Ruggiero Giovannelli SATTB
• Luca Marenzio SATB
• Asprilio Pacelli SSAATTBB
• Tomás Luis de Victoria SATB

Text and translations

Latin text Estote fortes in bello et pugnate cum antiquo serpento et accipietis regnum aeternum, alleluia.

German translation Seid stark im Krieg und kämpft mit der alten Schlange und ihr werdet das ewige Reich empfangen, Halleluja.

English translation Be valiant in war and fight the ancient serpent and you shall enter the everlasting kingdom. Alleluia.