Hymn and Pontifical March (Inno e Marcia Pontificale) is the national anthem of the Vatican City. The Italian language lyrics were written by Antonio Allegra (1905-1969) and the music was composed by Charles Gounod (1818-1893). A national anthem is a generally patriotic musical composition that is formally recognized by a countrys government as their official national song. ... Italian ( (help· info), or lingua italiana) is a Romance language spoken by about 70 million people primarily in Italy. ... Antonio Allegra (1905 - 1969) was an Italian lyricist. ... Charles Gounod Charles François Gounod (June 17, 1818 – October 18, 1893) was a French composer, best known for his opera Faust. ...

It was formally adopted by a decree of Pope Pius XII, to mark the 1950 Holy Year (or Jubilee). It was performed for the first time in this capacity on 24 December 1949. This article or section does not cite its references or sources. ... 1950 (MCML) was a common year starting on Sunday (link will take you to calendar). ... The concept of the Jubilee is a special year of remission of sins and universal pardon. ... December 24 is the 358th day of the year in the Gregorian Calendar (359th in leap years). ... 1949 (MCMXLIX) is a common year starting on Saturday. ...

Gounod originally wrote the Pontifical March to celebrate the Golden Jubilee of Pope Pius IX's priesthood. It was first performed in Saint Peter's Square on 11 April 1869, in Pius IX's presence, by seven military bands. Blessed Pope Pius IX, born Giovanni Maria Mastai Ferretti (May 13, 1792 – February 7, 1878), was pope for a record pontificate (not counting the Apostle St. ... April 11 is the 101st day of the year in the Gregorian calendar (102nd in leap years). ... 1869 (MDCCCLXIX) is a common year starting on Friday (link will take you to calendar) of the Gregorian calendar or a common year starting on Sunday of the 12-day-slower Julian calendar. ...

Up until 1950, an anthem composed by Vittorino Hallmayr in 1857 had been used as the Vatican's anthem.

Latin Words

O felix Roma - O Roma nobilis.
Sedes es Petri, qui Romae effudit sanguinem,
Petri, cui claves datae sunt regni caelorum.
Pontifex, Tu successor es Petri;
Pontifex, Tu magister es tuos confirmas fratres;
Pontifex, Tu qui Servus servorum Dei,
hominumque piscator, pastor es gregis,
ligans caelum et terram.
Pontifex, Tu Christi es vicarius super terram,
rupes inter fluctus, Tu es pharus in tenebris;
Tu pacis es vindex, Tu es unitatis custos,
vigil libertatis defensor; in Te potestas.
Tu Pontifex, firma es petra, et super petram
hanc aedificata est Ecclesia Dei.
O felix Roma - O Roma nobilis.

Italian Words

INNO

Roma immortale di Martiri e di Santi,
Roma immortale accogli i nostri canti:
Gloria nei cieli a Dio nostro Signore,
Pace ai Fedeli, di Cristo nell'amore.
A Te veniamo, Angelico Pastore,
In Te vediamo il mite Redentore,
Erede Santo di vera e santa Fede;
Conforto e vanto a chi combate e crede,
Non prevarranno la forza ed il terrore,
Ma regneranno la Verità, l'Amore.

MARCIA PONTIFICALE
Salve Salve Roma, patria eterna di memorie,
Cantano le tue glorie mille palme e mille altari.
Roma degli apostoli, Madre guida dei Rendenti,
Roma luce delle genti, il mondo spera in te!
Salve Salve Roma, la tua luce non tramonta,
Vince l'odio e l'onta lo splendor di tua beltà.
Roma degli Apostoli, Madre e guida dei Redenti,
Roma luce delle genti, il mondo spera in te!

English Translation of Italian words

HYMN

O Rome immortal, city of martyrs and saints,
O immortal Rome, accept our praises.
Glory in the heavens to God our Lord
And peace to men who love Christ!
To you we come, angelic Pastor,
In you we see the gentle Redeemer.
You are the holy heir of our Faith,
The comfort and pride of those who believe and fight.
Force and terror will not prevail,
But truth and love will reign.

PONTIFICAL MARCH
Hail, O Rome, eternal abode of memories;
A thousand palms and thousand altars sing your praises.
O city of the Apostles, mother and guide of the elect,
Light of the nations, and hope of the world!
Hail, O Rome! Your light will never fade;
the splendour of your beauty disperses hatred and shame.
O city of the Apostles, mother and guide of the elect,
Light of the nations, and hope of the world!

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Media

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External links

• MIDI File

• site of the vatican about the anthem