Knights of Calatrava – Epic Hymn of the Reconquista

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🛡️ "mmerse yourself in the epic story of the Knights of Calatrava with "The Crimson Cross," a hymn blending Latin chants and English lyrics. Inspired by the Order’s pivotal role in the Battle of Las Navas de Tolosa (1212) during the Reconquista, this song honors the knights' faith and martial courage. The crimson cross, a symbol of unity under God, shines as they march to victory. Like, share, and subscribe for more powerful hymns inspired by history! 🔔

✨ Lyrics:
Verse 1
Ad proelium vocamur, signo sacro
(To battle we are called, by the sacred sign)
Crux rubra splendet in agminibus nostris
(The red cross shines in our ranks)
Calatravae Milites, fide fortes
(Knights of Calatrava, strong in faith)
Deus nobiscum, hostes cadent!
(God with us, the enemies will fall!)

Chorus:
"Raise the crimson cross on high,
Knights of Calatrava, never die!
In Your name, we fight as one,
For the land, the battle's won!"

Verse 2
Per crucem sacram, Deus dux noster est
(Through the holy cross, God is our leader)
Calatravae signum, victoria certa est
(The sign of Calatrava, victory is assured)
Milites in fide, invicti sumus
(Knights in faith, we are undefeated)
Ad gloriam Dei pugnamus!
(For the glory of God, we fight!)

Chorus:
"Raise the crimson cross on high,
Knights of Calatrava, never die!
In Your name, we fight as one,
For the land, the battle's won!"

Verse 3
Through the plains and the mountain pass,
We ride with courage that will last,
Our hearts are fierce, our blades are true,
In the name of Christ, we march for You.

Chorus:
"Raise the crimson cross on high,
Knights of Calatrava, never die!
In Your name, we fight as one,
For the land, the battle's won!"

Verse 4
Fides nostra in cruce rubra
(Our faith is in the red cross)
Sancta Maria, duc in proelium
(Holy Mary, lead us into battle)
Calatravae ordo, semper victor!
(Order of Calatrava, always victorious!)

Outro
"In the fields of fire, we stand tall,
The crimson cross will never fall,
Knights of faith, we fight for right,
For Calatrava and God's light!"

English Translation of Latin Verses:

Verse 1 (Introitus):
To battle we are called, by the sacred sign
The red cross shines in our ranks
Knights of Calatrava, strong in faith
God with us, the enemies will fall!

Verse 2 (Graduale):
Through the holy cross, God is our leader
The sign of Calatrava, victory is assured
Knights in faith, we are undefeated
For the glory of God, we fight!

Verse 4 (Communio):
Our faith is in the red cross
Holy Mary, lead us into battle
Order of Calatrava, always victorious!

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📜 Historical Context:
The Order of Calatrava was established in the 12th century to defend Christian Spain during the Reconquista. Their crimson cross became a symbol of both spiritual and military devotion, especially during battles like Las Navas de Tolosa. This hymn reflects their unwavering faith and the role they played in history.

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