Tribus miraculis (Giovanni Pierluigi da Palestrina)
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General Information
Title: Tribus Miraculis
Composer: Giovanni Pierluigi da Palestrina
Number of voices: 4vv Voicing: SATB
Genre: Sacred, Motets
Language: Latin
Instruments: a cappella
Published:
Description: Motet for Epiphany:
For these three miracles so wonderous
The three miracles referred to are:
- The visit of the Magi
- The baptism in Jordan
- The marriage feast of Cana
All regarded as manifestations (or Ephiphanies) of the Divinity of the Lord
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Original text and translations
Latin text
- Tribus miraculis ornatum,
- diem sanctum colimus:
- Hodie stella magos duxit ad praesepium:
- Vinum ex aqua factum est adnuptias:
- Hodie a Joanne Christus baptizari voluit,
- ut salvaret nos,
- Alleluia.
English translation
- We solemnly observe this day ornamented with three miracles:
- today the star led the magi to the manger;
- today wine was changed to water at the wedding;
- today Christ desired to be baptized by John in the river Jordan so that He might save us,
- Alleluia.
