Santa Maria d'Àneu (Hymnus III)

Surrounded by cherubim and seraphim, it can be sensed that this Maiestas Mariae, seated, firm and with winged creatures at his feet, singing a triple praise to the Father, Son and Holy Spirit:Sanctus, Sanctus, Sanctus...This same thing is proclaimed by the Te Deum, one of the few hymns in prose that has reached us, belonging to the repertoire of the Gaul, still with the text of the Greek Nicetas Remesianus, from the 4^th century.

The regular interpretation of this hymn at the end of matins on feast days was one of the most popular and widespread pieces that later on would become part of the Gregorian repertoire.  The image and music come together in this triple praise. 

Listen to the Hymnus III

Text: Juan Carlos Asensio

Artwork: Master of Pedret, Apse of Santa Maria d'Àneu. End of 11th century – beginning of 12th century