210. Christus vincit, Christus regnat, Christus imperat

Christus vincit, Christus regnat, Christus imperat.

This melody dates from the year 1080. It was sung at the closing of the

Council called by order of William the Conqueror. Gregory VII was Pope

and Philip I King of France. To this day, in the Cathedral of Rouen it

is customary to render this chant on all solemn Pontifical feasts.