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Holy See (Vatican City) national anthem song

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National anthem of Holy See (Vatican City mp3, video, lyrics, free music notes and more.

The National anthem of Holy See (Vatican City) is “Inno e Marcia Pontificale” which means in English “Often called The Pontifical Hymn”.
Holy See (Vatican City)’s anthem lyrics were written by Raffaello LAVAGNA and the music was written by Charles-Francois GOUNOD.
Adopted 1950.

Holy See (Vatican City) national anthem

Anthem lyrics (English translation)

CHOIR

O happy Rome – O noble Rome
You are the seat of Peter, who shed his blood in Rome,
Peter, to whom the keys of the kingdom of heaven were given.
Pontiff, You are the successor of Peter;
Pontiff, You are the teacher, you confirm your brethren;
Pontiff, You who are the Servant of the servants of God,
and fisher of men, are the shepherd of the flock,
linking heaven and earth.
Peter (Francis), You are the vicar of Christ on earth,
a rock amidst the waves, You are a beacon in the darkness;
You are the defender of peace, You are the guardian of unity,
watchful defender of liberty; in You is the authority.

SOPRANOS, ALTOS

Pontiff, you are the unshakable rock, and on this rock
was built the Church of God.

TENORS, BASSES

Peter (Francis), You are the vicar of Christ on earth,
a rock amidst the waves, You are a beacon in the darkness;
You are the defender of peace, You are the guardian of unity,
watchful defender of liberty; in You is the authority.

CHOIR

O happy Rome – O noble Rome.

Free mp3 download

Press to download the mp3 file of Holy See (Vatican City)’s National anthem – See link (file source: cia world factbook).

Sheet Music

View the none national anthem sheet music – See link.

More facts

  • National symbol: crossed keys.
  • Conventional short form country name: Holy See (Vatican City).
  • Conventional long form country name: The Holy See (Vatican City State).
  • Local short form country name: Santa Sede (Citta del Vaticano).
  • Local long form country name: La Santa Sede (Stato della Citta del Vaticano).
  • Holy See (Vatican City) Government Type: ecclesiastical.

Ecclesiastical is a government administrated by a church.ֲ
You can find more information about none anthem on Wikipedia – See link.

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