Vita, Dulcedo, Spes

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Vita, Dulcedo, Spes is the Latin motto of the University of Notre Dame, meaning “Life, Sweetness, Hope,” and reflecting the university’s Catholic Marian devotion.

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Predicate Object
instanceOf Latin motto
university motto
associatedWith Virgin Mary
surface form: Blessed Virgin Mary
component Dulcedo
Spes
Vita
expresses Catholic spiritual ideals
Marian piety
hasMeaningComponent Hope
Life
Sweetness
honors Virgin Mary
surface form: Mary, Mother of God
language Latin
linkedTo University of Notre Dame coat of arms
University of Notre Dame coat of arms
surface form: University of Notre Dame seal
partOf University of Notre Dame
surface form: University of Notre Dame identity
reflects Catholic identity of the University of Notre Dame
Marian devotion at the University of Notre Dame
religiousTradition Roman Catholicism
theologicalTheme Marian devotion
hope
translatedAs Life, Sweetness, Hope
usedBy University of Notre Dame
usedInContext Catholic higher education
university symbolism

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University of Notre Dame motto Vita, Dulcedo, Spes