How to Say “In the Name of the Father” in Latin

in nomine Patris
The English phrase "in the name of the father" is translated into Latin as in nomine Patris.
in nomine Patris is a phrase used at the beginning of a prayer or religious ritual in the Christian faith.

Is it said differently in some regions?

The phrase In nomine Dei Patris is used to mean "In the name of God the Father."

When do people say it?

This phrase is used during Christian religious rituals and prayers.

Did you know?

  • In medieval Latin manuscripts, this phrase was often abbreviated with special symbols to save expensive parchment space.
  • The phrase is a primary example of an 'ecclesiastical Latin' idiom, which differs from the 'Classical Latin' spoken by Cicero or Caesar in both rhythm and common usage.
  • Early Christian Latin texts sometimes omitted in and simply began with nomine, showing that the phrasing of this ritual was not fully standardized for several centuries.

Examples in context

  • In nomine Patris, et Filii, et Spiritus Sancti.
    In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit.
    This sentence is useful for showing the full Trinitarian formula including the Son and the Holy Spirit using in nomine Patris.
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  • In nomine Patris incipiam.
    In the name of the Father, I shall begin.
  • In nomine Patris oramus.
    In the name of the Father, we pray.

Example conversation

A man and a woman are preparing for a small religious ceremony.

  1. Quintus

    In nomine Patris, Iulia.
    In the name of the Father, Julia.
  2. Julia

    Amen, Quinte.
    Amen, Quinte.
  3. Quintus

    Nunc incipimus precem.
    Now we begin the prayer.
  4. Julia

    Deus nos adiuvet.
    May God help us.

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