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“What earlier generations held as sacred, remains sacred and great for us too…” Pope Benedict XVI (7 July 2007)

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Page 678 CHRISTMAS — EPIPHANY
Stille Nacht (“Silent Night, Holy Night”)
TUNE: “Stille Nacht” • 66 88 66

This German text was composed by Fr. Josef Mohr, a Catholic priest who died in 1848. He should not be confused with a Jesuit priest, Fr. Josef Hermann Mohr (d. 1892), who published many German hymnals. The English translation (“Silent Night”) was composed by John Freeman Young. The Latin version (“Silens Nox”) is by Father Valentine Young, OFM.


  1. Live Recording A •
  2. Version in Latin
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Additional information about Hymn 678

Here's a handy organ accompaniment (PDF) in three different key signatures: MIDDLE, HIGH, and LOW. The Latin lyrics (“Silens Nox”) are courtesy of Father Valentine Young, OFM (d. 2020). The organ harmonies are very simple, yet beautiful. Those who desire such a thing may also download a Singer's Version. For obvious reasons, the choir will 'pick up' this piece up with minimal rehearsal time. Here's a live recording from Midnight Mass at Saint Vitus Parish: LIVE RECORDING.