About “Stabat Mater dolorosa”
The Stabat Mater is a 13th-century Christian hymn that honors the Virgin Mary and her sorrow during the crucifixion of Jesus. It is believed to have been written by either the Franciscan friar Jacopone da Todi or Pope Innocent III. The title of the hymn comes from its opening line, "Stabat Mater dolorosa," which translates to "the sorrowful mother was standing." The hymn reflects on Mary's emotional suffering as she witnesses her son's death. It is classified as a Marian hymn, focusing on the Virgin Mary's role and emotions in the Passion of Christ. (Summary adapted from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0.)
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