Ave Regina Caelorum - Catholic Latin Hymn

This is one of four Marian antiphons, with following versicles and prayers, traditionally said or sung after night prayer, immediately before going to sleep. It is said from Candlemass Day (the Feast of the Presentation, February 2) through Wednesday of Holy Week (Wed. before Easter). Latin Ave, Regina caelorum, Ave, Domina Angelorum: Salve, radix, salve, porta Ex qua mundo lux est orta: Gaude, Virgo gloriosa, Super omnes speciosa, Vale, o valde decora, Et pro nobis Christum exora. English Hail, Queen of Heaven Hail, Queen of Angels Hail, Root of Jesse, Hail, Gate of Heaven From whom the light of the world has risen Rejoice, O Glorious Virgin Loveliest above all Most beautiful of all the beautiful Beseech Christ on our behalf