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English: Hail Thou White Cross | |
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The anthem of the Sovereign Military Order of Malta | |
Music | Alfredo Consorti, 1930 |
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U.S. Navy Band instrumental version | |
"Ave Crux Alba" (English: "Hail Thou White Cross") is the anthem of the Sovereign Military Order of Malta. The anthem was composed in 1930 by Alfredo Consorti.
Lyrics
Latin original | IPA transcription (Ecclesiastical pronunciation) | IPA transcription (Classical pronunciation) |
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Ave Crux alba, summae pietatis signum, |
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Italian translation | English translation |
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Ti saluto, Croce Bianca, il più alto segno di pietà, |
Hail, thou White Cross, the highest sign of piety, |
Notes
- ^ See Help:IPA/Latin and Latin phonology and orthography.
References
- ^ "Anthem of the Sovereign Order of Malta: Ave Crux Alba - Order of Malta". Sovereign Order of Malta - Official website. The Sovereign Military Hospitaller Order of St John of Jerusalem of Rhodes and of Malta. Retrieved 22 December 2020.
External links
- Ave Crux Alba at nationalanthems.info, with lyrics and recording
- An instrumental rendition performed by the Slovak State Philharmonic Orchestra and conducted by Peter Breiner - Youtube
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