Great hymnists such as Hilary of Poitiers, Ambrose of Milan, and Prudentius set the foundation for the development of the expression of faith in song – especially in the Western Church.
Links:
Mosaic of Ambrose of Milan
Hilary of Poitiers
Reputed hymns of Hilary of Poitiers – in Latin
Ambrose of Milan
Veni Redemptor Gentium in Latin, in English
Version used in this episode by St. Barnabas Apostle and Martyr Church
Prudentius
Hymns
Verses from Hymn for the Lighting of the Lamps in Latin by Maria Lectrix
Of the Father’s Love Begotten in Latin, in English
Te Deum
Used in this episode
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The Western Empire experiences the rise of the Gallic and Roman liturgical families and we see the first mentions of the importance of the Words of Institution in Western Eucharistic theology. Emperor Theodosius constructs the Basilica of Saint Paul Outside the Walls.
Links:
Photo of the Basilica of Saint Paul Outside the Walls
Gallic Liturgy
Latin text including Gallic Mass
Ambrosian Liturgy
Text of the Liturgy in English
Resources on the Ambrosian Liturgy
Roman Liturgy
De Sacramentis
Article on the Epiclesis
Saint Paul Outside the Walls
Minor Basilicas mentions in the episode
Sant’Anastasia al Palatino
San Clemente al Laterano
San Lorenzo in Damaso
Santi Nereo e Achilleo
Santa Pudenziana
Daniel Callam, CSB. “The Frequency of Mass in the Latin Church ca. 400”, Theological Studies. 45. 1984.
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