Happy Advent! The "O Antiphons" of Advent are an ancient tradition in the church. Dr. Mary shares with us the history and meaning behind them. Check back later too because we'll break down each antiphon a little more in later videos! | St. Blase Catholic Church

1.2K views · 46 reactions | The O Antiphons, sung with the Magnificat during Evening Prayer from December 17–24, use Old Testament imagery to announce Christ’s coming as the Church prepares for Christmas. ‘O Adonai’ in Latin, calls Jesus the Lord of Israel, the God who spoke from the burning bush and gave the Law to Moses, reminding us that Christ is God eternal who entered history to free us from sin and death. | Archdiocese of Bombay | Facebook

O Antiphons of Advent | Benedictine Sisters of Elizabeth, NJ

The Great O Antiphons are a series of short verses which count down the days to Christmas Eve. Sung at the beginning and end of the Magnificat during Evensong, each antiphon begins with a different name for Jesus. They draw on Scripture to help us learn about who Jesus will be, as predicted by the prophets. Here at Westminster Abbey, these antiphons are sung at Evensong from 16 to 23 December. As we approach Christmas Eve, we'll be sharing a recording of the verses with you on the appointed day