veneremur

Veneremur is a Latin verb form derived from the verb venerārī, meaning “to honor,” “to revere,” or “to pay homage to.” Grammatically, veneremur is the first‑person plural present subjunctive passive, translating roughly as “let us be honored” or “let us honor.” In classical Latin it appears chiefly in rhetorical and poetic contexts, often as part of a wish or exhortation for mutual reverence among a group.

The form is encountered in ecclesiastical Latin, particularly in liturgical texts and prayers of the Catholic tradition. In the Roman Breviary and various missals, veneremur is used in invocations that ask the congregation to honor God, the saints, or one another, reflecting the communal nature of worship. The phrase “veneremur in fide” (“let us honor in faith”) exemplifies its use in exhortative prayers.

Beyond religious usage, veneremur occasionally surfaces in legal or civic Latin, where it may denote a collective request for respect toward laws or institutions. In medieval manuscripts, the verb is sometimes abbreviated as “vener.”

Modern scholarship references veneremur when analysing the development of subjunctive moods in Latin, noting its role in expressing collective volition. Though rare in contemporary spoken languages, the term persists in academic discussions of Latin syntax and in the translation of historic liturgical documents.