Batlló Majesty (Cantus in adoratione)

 

Batlló Majesty (Cantus in adoratione)

 

Batlló Majesty (Cantus in adoratione)

Christian iconography has had among its privileged images, the representation of Christ on the Cross.  And the praise and worship are not limited to the figure of the crucifixion, but go further by focusing on the worship of the cross itself, vehicle of the martyrdom and subsequent resurrection.  It is necessary to place it presiding the altars for the celebration, furthermore festivities emerged in which it was mainly worshipped on 3rd May or 14th September.

But if there is one day dedicated to it, it is Good Friday.  We have extracted this short piece from its liturgy which begins the ritual of the adoratio crucis. Gaul or Hispanic in origin, with great resemblance to the sound of the Te Deum, it is a simple piece in syllabic style which ends with an allusion to the sea and to the salvation that for him will be to all people.  It is at the same time Christ crucified, but in majesty.

 

Listen to the Cantus in adoratione

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Text: Juan Carlos Asensio

 

Artwork: Anonymous, Batlló Majesty. Mid-12th century