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This week
we have the National Anthem of the Vatican City.
It is called the "Inno e Marcia Pontificale",
which translates to "Pontifical Hymn and March" or "Papal
Anthem". This anthem is played on all major occasions within the
Vatican City and also serves as a symbol of the Holy See and the Vatican City
State according to the Vatican State website.
It's played to mark the presence of the Pope or his
representatives, and on other solemn occasions within Vatican City.
The anthem was officially adopted by Pope Pius XII in 1949.
The anthem is not meant to be understood as a national anthem in
the traditional sense. Instead, it's a piece of music that resonates with
those who see Rome as the See of Peter according to the Vatican State website.
Initially a purely instrumental piece composed by Charles Gounod
in 1869, it became the official papal anthem in 1949, replacing an older
anthem. Italian lyrics were added later that same year by Antonio Allegra,
and Latin lyrics were added in 1991 by Raffaello Lavagna.
I found this interesting as I had no idea they had an anthem there for certain occasions.
ReplyDeleteI didn't know they had an anthem either
DeleteA papal anthem yes, a national anthem probably not.
ReplyDeleteThat's what I thought as well
DeleteSame ... didn't know they had an anthem.
ReplyDeleteI was surprised when I discovered they had one
DeleteI love the new pope---he gives me hope for our very divided world right now.
ReplyDeleteI agree
DeleteAlso never knew they had an anthem, but it has the sound I expected with an organ and choir. :)
ReplyDeleteIt is something I think most do not realise
DeleteI had no idea that Vatican City even had an anthem, Jo-Anne. I enjoyed the tune and lyrics. Blessings!
ReplyDeleteThat doesn't surprise me
DeleteInteresting that the anthem of the "Church of Christ" glorifies a man...
ReplyDeleteYeah interesting indeed
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