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Ave sanctissima Maria
Staff Notation • Sacred, Motets
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Ave sanctissima Maria by Jakob Reiner — Lyrics
Ave sanctissima Maria, mater Dei, regina caeli, porta paradisi, domina mundi.
Pura singularis tu es virgo.
Tu concepisti/concepta Jesum sine peccato.
Tu peperisti creatorem et salvatorem mundi in quo [ego] non dubito.
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About Ave sanctissima Maria
Jakob Reiner's Ave sanctissima Maria is a sacred motet for SSATBB voices, sung in Latin. The text is a Marian antiphon, addressing the Virgin Mary as Mother of God, Queen of Heaven, and Gate of Paradise, acknowledging her singular purity and her conception of Jesus. The motet expresses deep faith, with the choir praying for Mary's intercession to be freed from all evils and for her prayers for our sins. This rich, polyphonic setting would provide a profound devotional experience, resonating with the contemplative spirit of its sacred text. Reiner's composition offers a powerful exploration of Mary's role in salvation history, suitable for liturgical settings or concert performance.
