Română
Traditional carol from Maramures, the northern part of Romania, sung by a group of young people led by their parish priest, Fr. Marcel Oprisan. This is a recording from 2019, when they visited the Metropolitan of Cluj, His Eminence Andrei Andreicut.
Subtitles: English
Original video: https://www.facebook.com/marcel.oprisan/videos/10157514493030781/
Transcript:
Jesus is born today,
As a King sent from Heaven…
A bright King,
The Lord gave us today.
The desired Messiah,
He came today.
Oh, what a great joy,
And a Holiday for Christians
Jesus is born today,
As a King sent from Heaven.
Angels and shepherds
Sing till dawn.
For a new beginning,
Christ is born.
Oh, what a great joy,
And a Holiday for Christians
Jesus is born today,
As a King sent from Heaven.
Magi from the East
Guided by the star they travelled.
And with them they brought,
Gifts to Jesus.
Oh, what a great joy,
And a Holiday for Christians
Jesus is born today,
As a King sent from Heaven.
We praise Him, sing carols to Him,
We give Him glory,
And we wholeheartedly welcome Him
For our salvation.
Oh, what a great joy,
And a Holiday for Christians
Jesus is born today,
As a King sent from Heaven.
A bright King,
The Lord gave us today.
The desired Messiah,
He came today.
A bright King,
The Lord gave us today.
The desired Messiah,
He came today.
[traditional blessings for the home…]
May you reach many celebrations like the one in this evening and the day of tomorrow!
Happy holidays and many years!
Thank you!
