Regina Coeli
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Medieval hymn to Mary, mother of Jesus
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Encyclopedic overview
Chant notation of the "Regina caeli" antiphon in simple tone
"Regina caeli" ( Ecclesiastical Latin: [reˈdʒina ˈtʃeli]; Queen of Heaven) is a musical antiphon addressed to the Blessed Virgin Mary that is used in the liturgy of the Roman Rite of the Catholic Church during the Easter season, from Easter Sunday until Pentecost. During this season, it is the Marian antiphon that ends Compline (Night Prayer) and it takes the place of the traditional thrice-daily Angelus prayer.
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