Lorica (incantation)

Lorica Lorica or Prayer is a originally from pre-Christian religious traditions kind of blessing or protection prayer. The term Lorica is Latin and really means armor or breastplate. This term is intended to express that the words of the prayer like a tank to protect you from all evil.

Especially in Celtic Christianity and the Celtic Church, the Lorica was maintained as a form of prayer. Formally, the Lorica is designed as an anthem and is therefore actually a protection song dar. best known is the Lorica of St. Patrick. In Ireland, this Lorica is sung both at Mass and during the parade on Patrick. According to tradition, the saint Patrick and his followers are said to have sung this prayer on their way to Tara to King Laoghaire. Less well known, is the so-called Klosterneuburger Lorica.

Lorica of Saint Patrick

This is a Lorica of traditional hymn in two versions, one of which is known as the one under St. Patrick's breastplate. The more popular version is titled FÄTH Fiada ( As the deer pants ) and begins with the words " I rise today ". It is certain that they used this Lorica as morning prayer. It is also believed that it was created by Gildas. Many formulations of this Lorica today are typical of the so-called Irish blessing, especially the twists and turns of the penultimate stanza.