E05217: A hymn, almost certainly by Ambrose of Milan, is written in Latin in Milan (northern Italy) most likely after 386 (Apostolorum passio), for the feast day of the Apostles *Peter and *Paul (S00036 and S00008).
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posted on 2018-03-19, 00:00 authored by francesAmbrose of Milan, Apostolorum passio
Apostolorum passio
diem sacrauit saeculi
Petri triumphum nobilem
Pauli coronam praeferens.
Coniunxit aequales uiros [5]
cruor triumphalis necis;
deum secutos praesulem
Christi coronauit fides.
Primus Petrus apostolus,
nec Paulus impar gratia; [10]
electionis uas sacrae
Petri adaequauit fidem.
Verso crucis uestigio,
Simon honorem dans Deo
suspensus ascendit, dati [15]
non immemor oraculi:
praecinctus, ut dictum est, senex
et eleuatus ab altero,
quo nollet iuit, sed uolens
mortem subegit asperam. [20]
Hinc Roma celsum uerticem
deuotionis extulit,
fundata tali sanguine
et uate tanto nobilis.
Tantae per urbis ambitum [25]
stipata tendunt agmina;
trinis celebratur uiis
festum sacrorum martyrum.
Prodire quis mundum putet,
concurrere plebem poli: [30]
electa, gentium caput!
sedes magistri gentium!
‘The passion of the Apostles
consecrated this day of the world,
it presents Peter in noble triumph
and the crowning of Paul.
The gore of triumphal slaughter [5]
joined the men as equals;
the faith of Christ crowned
those who followed God as their general.
Peter is the first Apostle,
yet Paul is no less in grace; [10]
the vessel of holy election
rivals the faith of Peter.
With the bottom of his cross upturned,
Simon, giving honor to God,
goes up and hangs, not forgetting [15]
the prophecy which was given:
“The old man” so it said “is bound
And raised by another,
He goes where he does not wish,
But wishes to undergo a cruel death”. [20]
Thus Rome raises the high peak
Of his devotion,
founded by such blood
and ennobled by so great a seer.
The crowded ranks stream [25]
through the circuit of so great a city;
the feast of the holy martyrs
is celebrated on three roads.
One might think the whole world comes forth,
that the people of heaven converge: [30]
chosen city, the head of the nations!
the seat of the teacher of the nations!’
Text: Fontaine 1992. Translation: Dunkle 2016, adapted.
Apostolorum passio
diem sacrauit saeculi
Petri triumphum nobilem
Pauli coronam praeferens.
Coniunxit aequales uiros [5]
cruor triumphalis necis;
deum secutos praesulem
Christi coronauit fides.
Primus Petrus apostolus,
nec Paulus impar gratia; [10]
electionis uas sacrae
Petri adaequauit fidem.
Verso crucis uestigio,
Simon honorem dans Deo
suspensus ascendit, dati [15]
non immemor oraculi:
praecinctus, ut dictum est, senex
et eleuatus ab altero,
quo nollet iuit, sed uolens
mortem subegit asperam. [20]
Hinc Roma celsum uerticem
deuotionis extulit,
fundata tali sanguine
et uate tanto nobilis.
Tantae per urbis ambitum [25]
stipata tendunt agmina;
trinis celebratur uiis
festum sacrorum martyrum.
Prodire quis mundum putet,
concurrere plebem poli: [30]
electa, gentium caput!
sedes magistri gentium!
‘The passion of the Apostles
consecrated this day of the world,
it presents Peter in noble triumph
and the crowning of Paul.
The gore of triumphal slaughter [5]
joined the men as equals;
the faith of Christ crowned
those who followed God as their general.
Peter is the first Apostle,
yet Paul is no less in grace; [10]
the vessel of holy election
rivals the faith of Peter.
With the bottom of his cross upturned,
Simon, giving honor to God,
goes up and hangs, not forgetting [15]
the prophecy which was given:
“The old man” so it said “is bound
And raised by another,
He goes where he does not wish,
But wishes to undergo a cruel death”. [20]
Thus Rome raises the high peak
Of his devotion,
founded by such blood
and ennobled by so great a seer.
The crowded ranks stream [25]
through the circuit of so great a city;
the feast of the holy martyrs
is celebrated on three roads.
One might think the whole world comes forth,
that the people of heaven converge: [30]
chosen city, the head of the nations!
the seat of the teacher of the nations!’
Text: Fontaine 1992. Translation: Dunkle 2016, adapted.
History
Evidence ID
E05217Saint Name
Peter the Apostle : S00036 Paul, the Apostle : S00008Saint Name in Source
Petrus PaulusRelated Saint Records
Type of Evidence
Liturgical texts - HymnsLanguage
- Latin
Evidence not before
380Evidence not after
397Activity not before
386Activity not after
397Place of Evidence - Region
Italy north of Rome with Corsica and SardiniaPlace of Evidence - City, village, etc
MilanPlace of evidence - City name in other Language(s)
Milan Sardinia Sardinia Sardegna SardiniaMajor author/Major anonymous work
Ambrose of MilanCult activities - Liturgical Activity
- Chant and religious singing
Cult activities - Festivals
- Saint’s feast
