Misa de gallo, live
Also known as the Christmas Vigil, the Misa del Gallo is that mass that is celebrated during the early hours of December 24 (Christmas Eve) to December 25 (Christmas). In the Vatican it will be at 7:30 p.m.
In this mass, this mass is also celebrated during the afternoon of December 24. In it the birth of Jesus is commemorated. Crowd of churches and parishes around the world lThey are held every year, and the faithful always go to their nearest churches or parishes.
Last year, the pandemic affected the celebration of this mass, since the Pope brought the Mass of the Rooster forward two hours and did not impart the Urbi et Orbi Blessing. An act that he will perform this year, unlike the previous one.
Urbi et Orbi, whose meaning is “to the city and the world”, Formerly it was the usual formula with which the proclamations of the Roman Empire began. At present, it is the most solemn blessing that the Pope imparts, and he performs it from the Balcony of Blessings in the Vatican accompanied by cardinals and deacons.
Different theories about its origin
The origin of this Mass of the Gallo, according to most historians, dates back to the 5th century AD, when in Rome the custom of celebrating a night vigil with the prayer “mox ut gallus cantaverit” (translated into Spanish, immediately after crowing the rooster). In this way, the crowing of the roosters announced the beginning of the day for the ancient Romans.
This mass was held in the so-called chapel of the manger, behind the main altar in the Basilica of San Pedro. However, it is not the only existing theory about the origin of this mass. Others point to the origin of St. Peter’s Basilica in Gallicantu, located in Jerusalem, as a possible origin.
Mass of the Rooster conditioned by restrictions
The Mass of the Rooster, will take carried out in the square of St. Peter’s Basilica with rigorous security measures marked by the coronavirus pandemic. From 7:30 p.m., The Holy Mass on Christmas Eve and Nativity of the Lord will be celebrated, presided over by Pope Francis and with the participation of the entire Papal Chapel.
For this 2021, in which the mass will be celebrated inside the Basilica, the presence of 120 concelebrating priests is expected. In addition, the singing of La Calenda, also known as the Christmas proclamation, is planned. It is the mass prior to the Christmas Message and the Urbi et Orbi Blessing that the Pope will also perform from St. Peter’s Basilica starting at 12:00 hours (Spanish time).
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