Question: What is the history of the Sanctus?
Answer: The Sanctus text is the oldest of the Mass, even though it wasn't added until somewhere between the 1st and 5th centuries. Its purpose is to conclude the Preface of the Mass. The Sanctus also appears in the 6th century hymn, Te Deum.
Mass Index
- Kyrie: history, translation
- Gloria: history, translation
- Credo: history, translation
- Sanctus: history, translation
- Benedictus: history, translation
- Agnus Dei: history, translation
