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Ave Maris StellaAve Maris Stella ("Hail Star of the Sea") is a plainsong hymn to the Virgin Mary. It is of uncertain origin and can be dated back at least as far as the 9th Century. It was especially popular in the middle ages and has been used by many composers the basis of other compositions. Acadian Anthem Ave Maris Stella is the anthem of the Acadians, a francophone community in the Canadian Maritimes distinct from the French-Canadians of Quebec. The Acadians were highly influenced by the Roman Catholic Church, and had and still have a high degree of devotion to the Virgin Mary. As such, Acadia's symbols reflect its people's beliefs. This is particularly evident in their anthem which instead of being written in French is written in Latin. It was adopted as the anthem of the Acadian people at the Acadian National Conference in 1884. To this day, it remains a source of Acadian patriotism. Latin Lyrics Ave, Maris stella, Di mater alma, Atque semper Virgo Flix caeli porta Sumens illud Ave Gabrilis ore, Funda nos in pace, Mutans Evae nomen. Solve vincla reis, Profer lumen caecis, Mala nostra pelle, Bona cuncta posce. Monstra te esse matrem, Sumat per te preces Qui pro nobis natus, tulit esse tuus. Virgo singularis Inter omnes mitis, Nos culpis solutos Mites fac et castos. English Lyrics Called: Star of the Sea, we hail Thee The first verse and last verse are still in Latin: Ave Maris Stella Dei Mater Alma Atque Semper Virgo Felix Coeli Porta Felix Coeli Porta Acadia my homeland To your name I draw myself My life, my faith belong to you You will protect me You will protect me Acadia my homeland My land and my challenge From near, from far you hold onto me My heart as Acadian My heart as Acadian Acadia my homeland I live your history I owe you my pride I believe in your future I believe in your future Ave Maris Stella Dei Mater Alma Atque Semper Virgo Felix Coeli Porta Felix Coeli Porta
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