The Great O Antiphons are a series of short verses which count down the days to Christmas Eve. Sung at the beginning and end of the Magnificat during Evensong, each antiphon begins with a different name for Jesus. They draw on Scripture to help us learn about who Jesus will be, as predicted by the prophets. Here at Westminster Abbey, these antiphons are sung at Evensong from 17 to 23 December. This year, we have recorded them in our beautiful 13th-century Chapter House and will be releasing a ne
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Hear this ancient Advent prayer, "O King of Nations," an antiphon for the Advent season. This is the sixth of the seven "Great O Antiphons," short prayers traditionally sung during the seven days preceding Christmas Eve. This prayer reminds us that Jesus is the king of all nations, a King who has come in clay and knows our sorrows, a King who has come to save us. Special thanks to Sarah Gulseth for her singing. © 1958, 1985 Concordia Publishing House, cph.org. Used by permission. | The Lutheran
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The O Antiphons: An Ancient Advent Tradition The O Antiphons are a series of seven liturgical prayers chanted or recited during the final days of Advent, from December 17 to December 23. These antiphons are traditionally sung before the Magnificat during Vespers, the evening prayer of the Liturgy of the Hours. Each antiphon begins with “O” and invokes a biblical title for Christ, such as “O Wisdom,” “O Lord,” “O Root of Jesse,” or “O Emmanuel.” These titles, drawn from Old Testament prophecies,
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Hear this ancient prayer "O Key of David", an antiphon for the Advent season. This is the fourth of the seven "Great O Antiphons," short prayers traditionally sung during the seven days preceding Christmas Eve. This prayer reminds us that Jesus unlocked the door of death for all of us, leading us to everlasting life through Him. Special thanks to Sarah Gulseth for her singing. © 1958, 1985 Concordia Publishing House, cph.org. Used by permission. | The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod
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Listen to this prayer from 1500 years ago - "O Wisdom" - an antiphon for the end of Advent. This marks the beginning of the seven "Great O Antiphons," short prayers traditionally sung during the seven days preceding Christmas Eve. This prayer reminds us that true wisdom comes from God, for we “live by every Word that proceeds from the mouth of the Lord.” (Deut. 8:3) Vocals by Sarah Gulseth Text and tune © 1958, 1985 Concordia Publishing House, cph.org. Used by permission. | The Lutheran Church—M
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Have you heard the Basilica cantors sing the "O Antiphons"? At churches around the world, the "O Antiphons" are recited or sung from December 17-23 during evening prayer, accompanying the recitation of the Magnificat. https://www.nationalshrine.org/blog/what-are-the-o-antiphons-of-advent/ | Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception
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