Sanctus – various

“Sanctus” is a Latin word which translates literally to “holy”. Very often in communion settings – indeed in the one we use at St Margaret’s – the Sanctus is bundled up with the “Benedictus”, which is Latin for “blessed”. Originally, they were separate paragraphs in the eucharist, and therefore treated separately by composers … More Sanctus – various

Credo

A creed is essentially a statement of faith, of what we believe. The Latin word Credo means “I believe and trust”. There are many of these, but the most regularly used in Anglican services are the Apostles’ creed, the Nicene Creed and the Athanasian Creed. Why three? Do we believe different things at different times? … More Credo

Gloria

ent is over, we have celebrated the resurrection of our Lord, and the Easter season is in full swing. Thus it makes perfect sense to continue my series on Communion Settings with the Gloria … More Gloria