O fílii et fíliae

O FILII ET FILIAE | Easter Hymn – "O Sons and Daughters" Celebrate the joy of the Resurrection with "O Filii et Filiae", a jubilant Latin hymn traditionally sung during the Easter season. Written by Jean Tisserand, a 15th-century Franciscan friar, this timeless piece beautifully recounts the events of Christ’s Resurrection and His appearances to the disciples. "O filii et filiae, Rex caelestis, Rex gloriae, morte surrexit hodie!" (O sons and daughters, the King of Heaven, the King of Glory, has risen from the dead today!) This hymn captures the triumph and mystery of Easter, often sung with alternating verses by choir and congregation, accompanied by the joyful refrain "Alleluia!" Perfect for prayer, meditation, or simply enjoying the richness of sacred music. 👍 Like, comment, and subscribe to hear more beautiful hymns and choral works from the Christian tradition. Latin Lyrics Aleluia, aleluia, aleluia. Aleluia, aleluia, aleluia. O fílii et fíliae, Rex caeléstis, rex glóriae, Morte surréxit hódie, alleluia. Aleluia, aleluia, aleluia. Et mane prima sábbati, Ad óstium monuménti Accessérunt discípuli, allelúia. Aleluia, aleluia, aleluia. Et maría magdaléne, Et jacóbi, et salóme, Venérunt córpus úngere, allelúia. Aleluia, aleluia, aleluia. In álbis sédens ángelus, Praedíxit muliéribus: In galilaéa est dóminus, allelúia. Aleluia, aleluia, aleluia. Et joánnes apóstolus Cucúrrit petro cítius, Monuménto vénit príus, allelúia. Aleluia, aleluia, aleluia. English Translation as requested Hallelujah, hallelujah, hallelujah. Hallelujah, hallelujah, hallelujah. O sons and daughters The King of the heavens, King of glory today has risen from death. Hallelujah, hallelujah, hallelujah. On the first morning of the Sabbath the door of the tomb the disciples approached. Hallelujah, hallelujah, hallelujah. And Mary Magdalene, And Jacob, and Salome Came to anoint the body. Hallelujah, hallelujah, hallelujah. A seated angel clad in white announced to the women: The Lord is in Galilee. Hallelujah, hallelujah, hallelujah. And John the Apostle ran faster than Peter, and came to the tomb first. Hallelujah, hallelujah, hallelujah.