Abeuntibus multis discipulorum

Philipp Dulichius was a German composer of the late Renaissance and early Baroque periods. This motet, Abeuntibus multis discipulorum, is written for SAATTBB voices in Latin. The text is drawn from the Gospel of John, recounting a pivotal moment when Jesus asks his disciples if they too will leave him. Simon Peter's powerful affirmation of faith, declaring Jesus to have the words of eternal life, forms the core of this musical setting. The rich six-part voicing allows for expressive interplay between the voices, enhancing the devotional and theological weight of Peter's declaration.