E05431: Hymn in honour of *Eulalia (virgin and martyr of Barcelona, S02047) composed in Latin in Spain possibly in the 7th c. (possibly by Quiricius, abbot and bishop of Barcelona c. 650).
Creators: name: Mszada
Publisher: name: University of Oxford
Year: 2018
Subjects: History

description: Hymnodia Hispanica, Hymn 116<br><br>IN SANCTAE EVLALIAE. AD VESPERAS<br><br>'In honour of Eulalia. For the Vespers.'<br><br>The first three strophes exhort the inhabitants of Barcelona to come to the tomb of Eulalia, their fellow-citizen, who suffered martyrdom to proclaim the glory of the cross. Strophes 4 and 5 describe the tortures of Eulalia on the rack (cf. Martyrdom of Eulalia of Barcelona c. 6; Martyrdom of Eulalia of Mérida 11) and her crucifixion (cf. Martyrdom of Eulalia of Barcelona 9; Martyrdom of Eulalia of Mérida 17). In strophe 6 it is said that a dove flew from her mouth (cf. Martyrdom of Eulalia 8; Martyrdom of Eulalia of Mérida 17). Eulalia dies with joy and resides in heaven from where she can soothe the sorrow of the people (strophe 7).<br><br>(8) Lucida, felix per orbem, Barcinon adtolleris, <br>que sinu pignus retentas tam salubre, tam pium, <br>scilicet tanti habendo corporis consortium.<br><br>(9) 25 O beata sponsa Xristi, uirgo clementissima, <br>suscipe iam singulorum uota uel suspiria <br>postulans Xristum precatu, quo gementes audiat<br><br>(10) Non iniquis seruiamus mente factionibus,<br>non caro iugum rebellis suabe Xristi rennuat, <br>30 sed sacri caloris omnes sanctitate fulgeant<br><br>(11) Solbe, quod tedet, quod urguet mortis ad perniciem, <br>pestilens morbus recedat, mucro hostis subruat, <br>uita sit tranquilla cunctis, sint quieta tempora.<br><br>(12) Ciuibus occurre, ciues, et salutem porrige, <br>35 esto sic patrana nobis in relatu gratie,<br>sicut es uicina celis ad faborem glorie.<br><br>(13) Inter hec admixtus ipse conquirar et Quiricus, <br>qui tui locum sepulcri regulis monasticis<br>ad honorem consecrauit sempiterni numinis.<br><br>(14) 40 Vt mei post claustra carnis sis memor in etheris <br>et, minus quod hic peregi, tu ualenter suppleas,<br>hec tibi perlata uota uel camena consecrans.<br><br><br>'(8) O Barcelona, radiant and happy all over the world, you are distinguished by carrying in your bosom such a salubrious and pious pledge, that is, having such a body as a shared possession.<br><br>(9) O blessed virgin of Christ, the most clement virgin, hear prayers and sighs of everyone of us and ask Christ with your prayers to hear our moans.<br><br>(10) Let not our minds serve the wicked factions and our rebellious flesh refuse the sweet yoke of Christ. But let us all shine with the sanctity of the holy zeal.<br><br>(11) Remove what wearies us, what brings us to the danger of death, let the infectious disease leave us, let the sword of the enemy perish and let all have a quiet life and live in calm times.<br><br>(12) O citizen, come with help to your fellow-citizens and bring us salvation, be our patroness in thanksgiving just as you are close to heaven in respect of the favour of glory.<br><br>(13) Among these, might I myself, Quiricius, be found, who consecrated the place of your burial with the monastic rule for the honour of the everlasting God.<br><br>(14) Remember me in heavens after I will be freed from the carnal bonds, and may you sturdily make good failings in this life by sanctifying these prayers and verses offered to you.'<br><br><br>Text: Castro Sánchez 2010, 431-433. Translation and summary: M. Szada.