Gloria Patri
The English phrase "glory be" is expressed in Latin as Gloria Patri.
In a liturgical context, Gloria Patri is used as a shorthand name for an entire doxology prayer. The phrase translates to "Glory to the Father."
Meaning: a doxology (name)
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase consists of Gloria, a nominative singular feminine noun meaning "glory" and Patri, which is the dative singular form of Pater meaning "to the Father", indicating the recipient of the glory.
Which one should you use?
While Gloria Patri means "Glory to the Father", the formal expression Gloria in Excelsis Deo is used to mean "Glory to God in the highest."
When do people say it?
It is customary to say Amen after reciting the complete phrase of Gloria Patri in group settings or church services.
Did you know?
- The word Gloria is a distant relative of the English word 'ignore'. Both may stem from a Proto-Indo-European root meaning 'knowledge'.
- In classical Latin, gloria did not always refer to divine praise but often described the earthly fame and renown a general earned through military victory.
- Because it is a shorthand name, a priest might say only Gloria Patri to signal the beginning of a much longer prayer without actually reciting the full text.
Examples in context
- Gloria Patri et Filio et Spiritui sancto. Sicut erat in principio et nunc et semper et in saecula saeculorum. Amen.Glory be to the Father and to the Son and to the Holy Spirit. As it was in the beginning, is now and ever shall be, world without end. Amen.This sentence shows how to recite the complete phrase of Gloria Patri.Tatoeba #2700079 by Martka, translation #6622804 by CarpeLanam
- Recitamus Gloria Patri in oratione.We recite the Gloria Patri in prayer.
Sources
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries gloria, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
