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DeutschMō Maria
| "Mō Maria" | |
|---|---|
| English | For Mary |
| Native name | Mō Maria |
| Genre | Christian hymn |
| Text | Jean-Baptiste Pompallier |
| Composed | 1842 |
| Audio sample | |
Rendition by Te Kura Taumata o Panguru | |
"Mō Maria" (English: "For Mary") is a Christian hymn written by Jean-Baptiste Pompallier in 1842.[1] After Pompallier had landed in New Zealand in January 1838, he sought to build a relationship with the Maori people of New Zealand. Bishop Pompallier wrote a hymn in Māori. "Mō Maria" continues to be sung throughout New Zealand in many Catholic churches.[2]
History[edit]
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Text[edit]
The original text of the hymn was written by Bishop Pompallier after he landed in New Zealand. Wanting Māori to join the Catholic Church, he wrote a hymn in Māori honouring Mary so that it could be understood and sung among the Māori people and their tribes.[2]
"Mō Maria" originally contained 14 verses. However, they are not always sung. [1]
Tune[edit]
It is unknown whether the tune of "Mō Maria" was composed by Bishop Pompallier or if it was adapted from an existing Māori tune.[1]
Lyrics[edit]
These are four verses along with their English translation.
Mō Maria aianei | For Mary now |
References[edit]
- ^ a b c "Mo Maria". GodSongs. Retrieved 8 January 2024.
- ^ a b "MŌ MARIA HIMENE". Te Ara a Maria. Retrieved 8 January 2024.
