Sanctus: Dominus

In the , the Sanctus is positioned at the conclusion of the Preface and immediately before the Eucharistic Prayer . Theologically, this "thrice-repeated" acclamation emphasizes God's absolute purity and transcendence. Historical Development Learn the Sanctus | FREE Latin Learning Guide

: It also echoes Revelation 4:8 and Matthew 21:9 , specifically the "Hosanna" and "Benedictus" ("Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord") shouted during Jesus’ entry into Jerusalem. Sanctus Dominus

The full liturgical text, “Sanctus, Sanctus, Sanctus, Dominus Deus Sabaoth” ("Holy, Holy, Holy, Lord God of hosts"), combines ancient visions from both the Old and New Testaments: In the , the Sanctus is positioned at