Thousands of Men Hold Rosaries, Sing Ancient Marian Hymn at Basilica in Poland

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Thousands of men gathered for a ‘Warriors of Mary‘ formation meeting at the Basilica of St. Vincent de Paul in Bydgoszcz, Poland.

The Marian organization headed by Fr. Dominik Chmielewski meets to pray the rosary, attend Mass and formation sessions, and as one video shows, honor Our Lady in song.

In a recent viral video, a massive group of at least 8000 men hold up their rosaries and sing ‘Bogurodzica,’ an ancient Polish Marian hymn that dates back to the 12th or 13th century.

Watch the video below:

‘Bogurodzica’ or ‘Mother of God’ in English, is a song to Jesus and the Blessed Mother. Historically, the Poles consider it a knight’s song, which they sang before battles.

Polish historian Fr. Jan Długosz recorded the song’s recitation in the Battle of Grunwald: “When the reveilles began to sound, the entire royal army, with a resounding voice, sang their native song: ‘Bogurodzica’, and then, raising their lances, they rushed into battle.”

Here’s the song’s lyrics in English:

Mother of God, Virgin, by God glorified Mary,
From your son, our Lord, chosen mother, Mary!
Win over for us, send to us.
Kyrie eleison!

Son of God, for the sake of your Baptist,
Hear our voices, fulfill man’s intentions.
Hearken to the prayer that we offer,
And deign to give us what we ask for:
On earth, a pious sojourn,
After life, heavenly residence.
Kyrie eleison!