Benedictus (canticle) - Wikipedia The Benedictus (also Song of Zechariah or Canticle of Zachary), given in Gospel of Luke 1:68–79, is one of the three canticles in the first two chapters of this Gospel, the other two being the "Magnificat" and the "Nunc dimittis"
Benedictus - The Traditional Catholic Companion Begin and end each day with Benedictus Whether praying with the daily devotions or reflecting on the classic meditation of the day, you will be nourished and reaffirmed in your Faith
Benedictus | Definition, Canticle, Scripture, Facts . . . Benedictus, New Testament hymn of praise and thanksgiving sung by Zechariah, a Jewish priest of the line of Aaron, on the occasion of the circumcision and naming of his son, St John the Baptist
Topical Bible: Zechariahs Prophecy: the Benedictus Zechariah's Prophecy, commonly known as the Benedictus, is a significant canticle found in the Gospel of Luke, specifically in Luke 1:67-79 This prophetic hymn is uttered by Zechariah, the father of John the Baptist, upon the birth of his son
The Benedictus (Canticle of Zachary) - EWTN It is believed to have been first introduced by St Benedict (Beaume, I, 253) According to Durandus, the allusion to Christ's coming under the figure of the rising sun had also some influence on its adoption