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.

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All labels observed (2)

Label Occurrences
Gospel Acclamation 2
Gospel acclamation canonical 1

Statements (45)

Predicate Object
instanceOf Christian liturgical chant
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
cantor
choir
deacon
priest
positionInOrderOfMass between the Second Reading and the Gospel
precedes Gospel proclamation
Gospel reading
regulatedBy General Instruction of the Roman Missal
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
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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Full triples — surface form annotated when it differs from this entity's canonical label.

Easter Alleluia liturgicalMoment Gospel acclamation
Catholic Mass includes Gospel acclamation
this entity surface form: Gospel Acclamation
Liturgy of the Word includes Gospel acclamation
this entity surface form: Gospel Acclamation