Gospel acclamation
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The Gospel acclamation is a sung or recited verse, often “Alleluia,” that precedes the proclamation of the Gospel in Christian liturgical celebrations.
All labels observed (2)
| Label | Occurrences |
|---|---|
| Gospel Acclamation | 2 |
| Gospel acclamation canonical | 1 |
Statements (45)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| instanceOf |
Christian liturgical chant
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liturgical element ⓘ |
| associatedGesture |
incensation of the Book of the Gospels in some rites
ⓘ
procession of the Book of the Gospels ⓘ standing by the assembly ⓘ |
| category | part of the Liturgy of the Word ⓘ |
| distinguishedFrom |
Communion chant
ⓘ
Entrance chant ⓘ Responsorial Psalm ⓘ |
| follows | Second Reading in the Mass ⓘ |
| function |
to express joy at the coming of the Gospel
ⓘ
to honor Christ present in the Gospel ⓘ to prepare the assembly to hear the Gospel ⓘ |
| historicalRoot | derived from ancient Alleluia chants ⓘ |
| language | varies according to vernacular language of the liturgy ⓘ |
| liturgicalSeasonVariation |
Alleluia omitted during Lent in many rites
ⓘ
replaced or modified during Lent ⓘ special forms used during Easter season ⓘ |
| mayBeOmitted | in certain simplified liturgies or when not sung in some traditions ⓘ |
| mode |
recited
ⓘ
sung ⓘ |
| musicalSetting |
may be set to polyphonic or contemporary styles
ⓘ
may be set to simple chant tones ⓘ |
| oftenIncludes |
repeated refrain
ⓘ
verse related to the Gospel of the day ⓘ |
| performedBy |
assembly
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cantor ⓘ choir ⓘ deacon ⓘ priest ⓘ |
| positionInOrderOfMass | between the Second Reading and the Gospel ⓘ |
| precedes |
Gospel proclamation
ⓘ
Gospel reading ⓘ |
| regulatedBy |
General Instruction of the Roman Missal
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surface form:
General Instruction of the Roman Missal in the Roman Rite
|
| requires | text approved by competent ecclesiastical authority in many churches ⓘ |
| theologicalSignificance |
expresses faith in Christ speaking through the Gospel
ⓘ
sign of joy and welcome for the Word of God ⓘ |
| typicalText |
Alleluia
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Glory and praise to you, O Christ ⓘ Praise to you, Lord Jesus Christ, King of endless glory ⓘ |
| usedIn |
Anglican liturgy
ⓘ
Catholic Mass ⓘ Christian liturgy ⓘ Christian liturgy ⓘ
surface form:
Lutheran liturgy
other Western Christian liturgies ⓘ |
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Gospel Acclamation
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Gospel Acclamation