Septem Gaudia Beatae Virginis Mariae according to Saint Thomas of Canterbury, early 16th century
Contents
The prayers are preceded on f. 65v by the rubric Hec septem gaudia sequencia beata maria revelant sancto Thome canterbuariensi episcopo et dixit ei qui mecum iste gaudiis cotidie honoraverit huic apparebo in fine vite sue et ei gaudia eterna inpetrabo. 'The Seven Joys of the Virgin' are the counterpart of the 'Seven sorrows'. They are a set of devotional prayers which were very popular in the Middle Ages. This version is attributed to Saint Thomas of Canterbury (Thomas Becket, c. 1119 - 1170).
The prayers begin on f. 86r with the words Gaude virgo mater Christi quod sola meruisti and end on f. 87v with et ipsius beatitudinis gaudia pervenire feliciter valeamus. Qui vivis etc.
Dates
- Creation: early 16th century
Creator
- Becket, Thomas, ? 1118-1170 (Saint) (Attributed name, Person)
Language of Materials
Latin.
Conditions Governing Access
The collection is open to all. The manuscripts can be consulted in the Centre for Research Collections, Edinburgh University Main Library.
Extent
3 folios
Creator
- Becket, Thomas, ? 1118-1170 (Saint) (Attributed name, Person)
Repository Details
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