Sant Climent de Taüll (Christus Vincit)

 

Sant Climent de Taüll (Christus Vincit)

 

Sant Climent de Taüll (Christus Vincit)

As a reflection of earthly majesty, certain ceremonies would appear in which emperors and kings were present in a song of cheer that showed their power that emerged from the divinity.  This is what we know as Laudes regiae or Laudes carolinae, due to the fact that it was spread precisely at the time of Charlemagne and, apparently they could be dedicated to him for the first time on the occasion of his imperial coronation at Christmas of the year 800. 

These are simple acclamations that show the greatness of Christ, his majesty, his kingdom and his empire, followed by a request in the form of a plea for the divinity to help and favour the sovereign, but always under the protection of the divine majesty.  Simply done, all of them had an easy answer so that the people gathered could take part in collective singing. 

 

 

Listen to the Christus Vincit

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Text: Juan Carlos Asensio

 

Artwork: Master of Taüll, Apse of Sant Climent de Taüll. Circa 1123