O Sanctissima - Traditional

O sanctissima, O piissima,
Dulcis Virgo Maria!
Mater amata, intemerata,
Ora, ora pro nobis.

O sanctissima, O piissima,
Dulcis Virgo Maria!
Tua sunt corda, nostraeque ora;
Ora, ora pro nobis.

O sanctissima, O piissima,
Dulcis Virgo Maria!
In te confido, tibi me vove;
Ora, ora pro nobis.

Tota pulchra es, et sine labe,
Dulcis Virgo Maria!
Mater amata, intemerata,
Ora, ora pro nobis.

O sanctissima, O piissima,
Dulcis Virgo Maria!
Mater pura, esto tutela;
Ora, ora pro nobis.
Amen.

O Sanctissima lyrics also known as The Sicilian Mariners Hymn praise the most holy most loving Mother of Christ. The song is characterized by its gentle swaying melody that reflects the movement of the sea. It became widely popular in Europe after being published by Gottfried von Herder and later adapted into the English carol O How Joyfully. By singing the O Sanctissima lyrics believers seek the intercession of the Virgin Mary acknowledging her as a source of comfort and a model of faith. It serves as a serene and melodic tribute to the Mother of God especially during Marian feasts and the Christmas season.