Translation of the song Pontifical Anthem And March (Inno e Marcia Pontificale) (Alternative Version) artist National Anthems & Patriotic Songs
Pontifical Anthem And March (Inno e Marcia Pontificale) (Alternative Version)
Pontifical Anthem And March
O felix Roma – o felix Roma nobilis
O happy Rome - O noble Rome
O felix Roma, Roma felix, Roma nobilis
You are the seat of Peter, who shed his blood in Rome,
Sedes es Petri, qui Christi vicem gerit
Peter, to whom the keys of the kingdom of heaven were given.
Sedes es Petri, qui apostolus est pacis
Pontiff, You are the successor of Peter;
Pontifex tecum erimus omnes nos
Pontiff, You are the teacher,
Pontifex es magister qui tuos confirmas fratres
You confirm your brethren;
Pontifex tecum erimus omnes nos
Pontiff, You are the teacher,
Pontifex es magister qui tuos confirmas fratres
You confirm your brethren.
Pontifex fundamentum ac robur nostrum
Pontiff, You who are the Servant of the servants of God,
Hominumque piscator pastor es gregis
and fisher of men, are the shepherd of the flock,
Ligans Caelum et Terram
linking heaven and earth.
Petre, tu es Christi es Vicarius super Terram
Pontiff, You are the vicar of Christ on earth,
Rupes inter fluctus, tu es pharus ac veritas
a rock amidst the waves, You are a beacon in the darkness;
Tu Christi es caritas, tu es unitatis custos
You are the defender of peace, You are the guardian of unity,
Promptus libertatis defensor; in te auctoritas
watchful defender of liberty; in You is the authority.
Petre, tu es Christi es Vicarius super Terram
Pontiff, you are the unshakable rock, and on this rock
Rupes inter fluctus, tu es pharus ac veritas
was built the Church of God.
Tu Christi es caritas, tu es unitatis custos
Pontiff, You are the vicar of Christ on earth,
Promptus libertatis defensor; in te auctoritas
a rock amidst the waves, You are a beacon in the darkness;
O Roma nobilis – o Roma felix nobilis
O happy Rome - O noble Rome.