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- noun A series of
antiphons andresponses expressing theremonstrance ofJesus Christ with his people, usually sung onGood Friday .
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The Improperia are the reproaches which in the liturgy of the Office of Good Friday the Saviour is made to utter against the Jews, who, in requital for all the Divine favours and particularly for the delivery from the bondage of Egypt and safe conduct into the Promised Land, inflicted on Him the ignominies of the Passion and a cruel death.
The Catholic Encyclopedia, Volume 7: Gregory XII-Infallability 1840-1916 1913
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The Improperia are a series of reproaches supposed to be addressed by Christ to the Jews.
The Catholic Encyclopedia, Volume 6: Fathers of the Church-Gregory XI 1840-1916 1913
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The best edition of Palestrina's "Improperia" is probably that published by Dr. Proske in the fourth volume of "Musica Divina" in 1863.
The Catholic Encyclopedia, Volume 7: Gregory XII-Infallability 1840-1916 1913
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During this period he wrote, beside Lamentations and Magnificats, the famous "Improperia".
The Catholic Encyclopedia, Volume 11: New Mexico-Philip 1840-1916 1913
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During this ceremony the choir sings what are called Improperia, the Trisagion (in Greek as well as
The Catholic Encyclopedia, Volume 6: Fathers of the Church-Gregory XI 1840-1916 1913
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The text of the Improperia was not modified, but the new rubrics specify that they are no longer read by the three major ministers.
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Improperia Popule meus (The Reproaches) – Victoria – Quartet in east gallery
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When the three major ministers have finished reading the Improperia, the candles are lit upon the altar.
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Meanwhile, the choir begins to sing the Improperia, or Reproaches of Christ to His people, one of the most beautiful texts in the Missal.
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While the attending clergy and faithful are still doing the adoration of the Cross, the three major ministers read the Improperia sub voce, as certain sung parts of the Mass, e.g. the Creed, are also read by the priest, deacon and subdeacon together.
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