Regali ex progenie

General information

Regali ex progine…cujus precibus is the 3rd antiphon at Vespers of the Nativity of the BVM (Sept. 8).

Settings by composers

• Adam of Fulda SATB (Variant 1)
• Jacob Handl SATB (Variant 2)
• Nicolas Merques ATT (Variant 1)

Text and translations

Latin text Regali ex progenie Maria exorta refulgent: Variant 1 Cujus precibus nos adjuvari, mente et spiritu, devotissime poscimus. Variant 2 cuius vita inclyta illustrat Ecclesias.

English translation Mary, sprung from regal progeny shines brightly with mind and spirit: Variant 1 we most devoutly ask that we may be aided by her prayers. Variant 2 whose celebrated life illuminates the churches.