ennuntiare

Ennuntiare is a term derived from Latin, meaning "to announce" or "to proclaim." In religious and theological contexts, particularly within Christianity, the word carries significant liturgical and doctrinal importance. It is most famously associated with the feast of the Annunciation, celebrated on March 25th in the Western Christian liturgical calendar. This feast commemorates the biblical account of the angel Gabriel’s announcement to the Virgin Mary that she would conceive and bear Jesus, the Son of God, through the Holy Spirit.

The term *ennuntiare* itself is not commonly used in modern English but appears in liturgical texts and theological writings. In the Latin Mass and certain traditional Catholic prayers, it is invoked in hymns and prayers related to the Annunciation, such as the *Salve Regina* ("Hail, Holy Queen") and the *Angelus*, a devotional prayer marking the mystery of the Incarnation. The word reflects the divine proclamation that marks the beginning of Christ’s earthly mission.

Beyond its religious significance, *ennuntiare* can be broadly understood as a metaphor for divine revelation or the proclamation of sacred truths. Theological discussions often emphasize the role of divine announcement in salvation history, highlighting how God communicates His will through prophets, angels, and sacred scripture. The concept also resonates in Christian art and iconography, where the Annunciation is a recurring theme, symbolizing the intersection of the divine and human realms.