Ave, Regina Caelorum

Hail, O Queen of Heaven enthroned!

Hail, by angels Mistress owned

Root of Jesse, Gate of morn,

Whence the world's true Light was born.

Glorious Virgin, joy to thee,

Loveliest whom in Heaven they see:

Fairest thou where all are fair,

Plead with Christ our sins to spare.

(Indulgence, 5 years; plenary, under usual conditions, for month's recitation).