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Composer
Year of composition
2024
Lyricist
Traditional Latin Canticle from the Vugate Gospel of St. Luke
Difficulty
Difficult (Grades 7+)
Duration
6 minutes
Genre
Modern classical music
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Benedictus is one of three canticles from the opening chapters of the Gospel of Luke which are sung at prayer services known as the Lauds or Liturgy of the Hours. Benedictus is the morning office (Matins), while Magnificat is evening office (Vespers) and Nunc Dimittis is night office (Compline).

Also known as the Canticle of Zechariah, Benedictus is a hymn of praise found in the Gospel of Luke 1:68-79. Zechariah, a Jewish priest, sings the canticle after the birth of his son, John the Baptist.

The Latin name comes from its opening words, "Benedictus Dominus Deus Israel" (Blessed be the Lord God of Israel). It expresses Zechariah's thanksgiving for God's fulfillment of promises through a mighty savior, likely referring to Jesus. The canticle also highlights the role of John as the forerunner who will prepare the way for the Messiah.

Level MA - Duration 6:12

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