Explain Agnus Dei

[Elzee]

I just want to make sure…is the ‘Agnus Dei’ the ‘Lamb of God’?

Thank you!

 

[Verbum_Caro]

Elzee, yep you got it.

Agnus is latin for lamb. It is where we get the name Agnes from as well.

VC

 

[Elzee]

Thank you - just had to be sure!

 

[Verbum_Caro]

Your welcome Elzee.

For more information than you every thought you could know about the use of Agnus Dei in the liturgy see newadvent.org/cathen/01221a.htm

Also, just in case you are interested, I have always been fascinated by the Agnus Dei sacramental:

The name Agnus Dei has been given to certain discs of wax impressed with the figure of a lamb and blessed at stated seasons by the Pope

you can read more about it here: newadvent.org/cathen/01220a.htm

In fact, I would bet that at least one of our forum members has an Agnus Dei.

God Bless,
VC

 

[GoLatin]

Verbum Caro:

In fact, I would bet that at least one of our forum members has an Agnus Dei.

God Bless,
VC

I have one!