Bogurodzica

Bogurodzica performed by Collegium Vocale Bydgoszcz

Bogurodzica (Polish pronunciation: [bɔɡurɔˈd͡ʑit͡sa], calque of the Greek term Theotokos), in English known as the Mother of God, is a medieval Catholic hymn composed sometime between the 10th and 13th centuries in Poland. It is believed to be the oldest religious hymn or patriotic anthem in the Polish language,^[1] which was traditionally sung in Old Polish with the Greek phrase Kyrie eleison – "Lord, have mercy". While its origin is not entirely clear, several scholars agree that Saint Adalbert of Prague is the likely author.^[2] Polish knights chanted Bogurodzica prior to their engagement at the Battle of Grunwald^[3] and it also accompanied the coronation ceremonies of the first Jagiellonian kings.

^ Comber, John; Morawski, Jerzy (2001). The History of Music in Poland (in Polish). Warsaw: Sutkowski. p. 664. ISBN 9788391703526.
^ Cite error: The named reference Vlasto was invoked but never defined (see the help page).
^ Knoll, Paul W. "Learning in Late Piast Poland". Proceedings of the American Philosophical Society. 120 (2): 149–150 – via JSTOR.

[1] Comber, John; Morawski, Jerzy (2001). The History of Music in Poland (in Polish). Warsaw: Sutkowski. p. 664. ISBN 9788391703526.

[Vlasto-2] Cite error: The named reference Vlasto was invoked but never defined (see the help page).

[3] Knoll, Paul W. "Learning in Late Piast Poland". Proceedings of the American Philosophical Society. 120 (2): 149–150 – via JSTOR.

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