Christian prayer
Hail Mary (Ave Maria)
The Hail Mary (Ave Maria), with the original text and its meaning.
- 4 verses
- Under a minute to recite
- Hail Mary (Ave Maria)
Hail Mary, full of grace: the Lord is with thee.Blessed art thou among women, and blessed is the Fruit of thy womb, Jesus.Holy Mary, Mother of God, pray for us sinners, now and at the hour of our death.Amen.
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- 1
Ave Maria, gratiâ plena: Dominus tecum.
Hail Mary, full of grace: the Lord is with thee.
- 2
Benedicta tu in mulieribus et benedictus fructus ventris tui, Jesus.
Blessed art thou among women, and blessed is the Fruit of thy womb, Jesus.
- 3
Sancta Maria, Mater Dei, ora pro nobis peccatoribus, nunc et in horâ mortis nostræ.
Holy Mary, Mother of God, pray for us sinners, now and at the hour of our death.
- 4
Amen.
Amen.
Hvornår den bedes
Many Catholics recite the Hail Mary during the Rosary, in daily prayer, or when seeking Mary's intercession in times of need. It is also part of the Angelus and is often said at bedtime. In the Catholic tradition, the prayer asks Mary to pray for us now and at the hour of death.
Hvor den stammer fra
The opening words draw on the greetings spoken to Mary by the angel Gabriel and by Elizabeth in the Gospel of Luke. The prayer developed over time in Christian devotion, with the later petition asking Mary to pray for sinners. Its Latin name, Ave Maria, means “Hail Mary.”
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Spørgsmål om Hail Mary (Ave Maria)
What does the Hail Mary mean?
It greets Mary as blessed, honors Jesus as her son, and asks her to pray for us. In Catholic teaching, this is a request for Mary's intercession, not worship of her.
How many verses does the Hail Mary have?
The version shown here is arranged in 4 verses.
How long does it take to say?
The Hail Mary takes under a minute to recite, though you can say it more slowly for reflection.
Who wrote the Hail Mary?
The prayer has no single known author. Its opening comes from the Gospel of Luke, and its later wording developed within Christian prayer.
Is the Hail Mary only said during the Rosary?
No. Many Catholics also say it on its own, as part of the Angelus, or during personal and family prayer.
