Mō Maria
notability.(May 2024) ) |
"Mō Maria" | |
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English | For Mary |
Native name | Mō Maria |
Genre | Christian hymn |
Text | Jean-Baptiste Pompallier |
Composed | 1842 |
Audio sample | |
Rendition by Te Kura Taumata o Panguru |
"Mō Maria" (English: "For Mary") is a
History
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Text
The original text of the hymn was written by Bishop Pompallier after he landed in New Zealand. Wanting Māori to join the Catholic Church, he wrote a hymn in Māori honouring Mary so that it could be understood and sung among the Māori people and their tribes.[2]
"Mō Maria" originally contained 14 verses. However, they are not always sung. [1]
Tune
It is unknown whether the tune of "Mō Maria" was composed by Bishop Pompallier or if it was adapted from an existing Māori tune.[1]
Lyrics
These are four verses along with their English translation.
Mō Maria aianei |
For Mary now |
References
- ^ a b c "Mo Maria". GodSongs. Retrieved 8 January 2024.
- ^ a b "MŌ MARIA HIMENE". Te Ara a Maria. Retrieved 8 January 2024.