The Angelus is a Catholic devotion commemorating the Incarnation of Christ. As with many Catholic prayers, the name Angelus is derived from its incipit—the first few words of the text: Angelus Domini
The Angelus (1857–1859) by Jean-François Millet
Pope Francis during the Angelus Address in Vatican City, 2018
Angelus bell being rung at Ermita de Nuestra Señora de las Angustias [Wikidata]
Inmaculada Concepción de Aranjuez
The Hail Mary or Ave Maria, also called the Angelic Salutation, is a traditional Catholic prayer addressing Mary, the mother of Jesus. The prayer is based on two biblical passages featured in the Gosp
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…unto Mary"). The devotion is practised by reciting as versicle and response three Biblical verses narrating the mystery, alternating with the prayer "Hail Mary". The Angelus exemplifies a species of prayers called the "prayer of the devotee". The devotion is traditionally recited in Roman Catholic churches…
The Annunciation by Fra Angelico, 1433–1434
The beginning of the verse in historiated letters in the book of hours Heures de Charles d'Angoulême