Rorate Caeli

In Preparation for Epiphany 2012

Adoration of the Magi by Jacopo Bassano, 1542


1. The Latin and English texts of the "Noveritis" or "Epiphany Proclamation" of movable feasts (formally known as De Publicatione festorum Mobilium in Epiphania Domini) according to the calendar of the traditional Roman Rite:






Know, dearly beloved Brethren, that by the mercy of God, as we have been rejoicing in the Nativity of our Lord Jesus Christ, so also do we announce unto you the joy of the Resurrection of the same our Saviour. Septuagesima Sunday will be on the 5th day of February. Ash Wednesday and the beginning of the fast of most holy Lent will be on the 22th of the same month. On the 8th of April we shall celebrate with joy the holy Pasch of our Lord Jesus Christ. The Ascension of our Lord Jesus Christ will be on the 17th of May. The Feast of Pentecost on the 27th of the same month. The Feast of Corpus Christi on the 7th of June. On the 2th of December will occur the first Sunday of the Advent of our Lord Jesus Christ, to whom are honour and glory for ever and ever. Amen.
(Source: New Liturgical Movement)

2. See also the following articles from our 2010 archives: The Blessing of Epiphany Water (which is done on the day before Epiphany) and A Guide to the Liturgical Riches of the Feast of the Epiphany

Our readers are encouraged to post their Epiphany schedules in the combox. Information regarding locations where the blessing of Epiphany Water will be carried out is particularly welcome. 

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