Ave Maris Stella ("Hail Star of the Sea") is a plainsong hymn to the Virgin Mary. It is of uncertain origin and can be dated back at least as far as the ninth century. It was especially popular in the Middle Ages and has been used by many composers the basis of other compositions. Broadly speaking, plainsong is the name given to the body of traditional songs used in the liturgies of the Catholic Church. ... Blessed Virgin Mary A traditional Catholic picture sometimes displayed in homes. ... (8th century - 9th century - 10th century - other centuries) Events Beowulf might have been written down in this century, though it could also have been in the 8th century Viking attacks on Europe begin Oseberg ship burial The Magyars arrive in what is now Hungary, forcing the Serbs and Bulgars south... The Middle Ages formed the middle period in a traditional schematic division of European history into three ages: the classical civilization of Antiquity, the Middle Ages, and modern times, beginning with the Renaissance. ...

Acadian Anthem

Ave Maris Stella is the anthem of the Acadians, a francophone community in the Canadian Maritimes distinct from the French-Canadians of Quebec. The Acadians were highly influenced by the Roman Catholic Church, and had and still have a high degree of devotion to the Virgin Mary. As such, Acadia's symbols reflect its people's beliefs. This is particularly evident in their anthem which instead of being written in French is written in Latin. Acadians are the original French settlers of parts of the northeastern region of North America comprising what is now the Canadian provinces of Nova Scotia, New Brunswick and Prince Edward Island. ... Francophone means French-speaking. ... The Maritimes or Maritime provinces are a region of Canada on the Atlantic coast, consisting of New Brunswick, Nova Scotia and Prince Edward Island. ... Motto: Je me souviens (French: I remember) Official languages French Flower White garden lily Capital Quebec City Largest city Montreal Lieutenant-Governor Lise Thibault Premier Jean Charest (PLQ) Parliamentary representation  - House seat  - Senate seats 75 24 Area Total  - Land  - Water    (% of total)  Ranked 2nd 1,542,056 km² 1,183... It has been suggested that this article or section be merged with Catholicism. ... Blessed Virgin Mary A traditional Catholic picture sometimes displayed in homes. ... The national flag of Acadia, adopted in 1884. ... Latin is an ancient Indo-European language originally spoken in the region around Rome called Latium. ...

It was adopted as the anthem of the Acadian people at the Acadian National Conference in 1884. To this day, it remains a source of Acadian patriotism. The Acadians (French: Acadiens) are the descendants of the original French settlers of parts of the northeastern region of North America comprising what is now the Canadian provinces of Nova Scotia, New Brunswick and Prince Edward Island. ... 1884 (MDCCCLXXXIV) is a leap year starting on Tuesday (click on link to calendar) of the Gregorian calendar (or a leap year starting on Thursday of the 12-day-slower Julian calendar). ...

Latin Lyrics

Ave, Maris stella,
Déi mater alma,
Atque semper Virgo
Félix caeli porta

Hail, star of the sea, fostering mother of God, and ever-virgin, happy door to Heaven.

Sumens illud Ave
Gabriélis ore,
Funda nos in pace,
Mutans Evae nomen.

Responding to that hail from the mouth of Gabriel, establish us in peace, changing the name of Eve.

Solve vincla reis,
Profer lumen caecis,
Mala nostra pelle,
Bona cuncta posce. Hail Mary (from the Latin Ave Maria, pronounced ä-vA-muh-rE-uh) is a traditional Roman Catholic prayer calling for the intercession of Mary, the mother of Jesus. ... It has been suggested that portions of this article be split into a new article entitled Adam. ...

Loosen the chains of the guilty, send light to the blind, dispel our evil, obtain all good things.

Monstra te esse matrem,
Sumat per te preces
Qui pro nobis natus,
tulit esse tuus.

Show yourself to be a mother, he (Jesus) took prayers through you, he who was born for us, you bore to be yours.

Virgo singularis
Inter omnes mitis,
Nos culpis solutos
Mites fac et castos. Jesus (8-2 BC/BCE– 29-36 AD/CE),[1] also known as Jesus of Nazareth, is the central figure of Christianity. ...

Unique virgin, meek above all others, make us meek and chaste, once our sins are forgiven.

English Lyrics

Called: Star of the Sea, we hail Thee
The first verse and last verse are still in Latin:

Ave Maris Stella
Dei Mater Alma
Atque Semper Virgo
Felix Coeli Porta
Felix Coeli Porta

Acadia my homeland
To your name I draw myself
My life, my faith belong to you
You will protect me
You will protect me

Acadia my homeland
My land and my challenge
From near, from far you hold onto me
My heart as Acadian
My heart as Acadian

Acadia my homeland
I live your history
I owe you my pride
I believe in your future
I believe in your future

Ave Maris Stella
Dei Mater Alma
Atque Semper Virgo
Felix Coeli Porta
Felix Coeli Porta