Te Deum

Research Status: Basic Last Updated: 2025-07-05 Diary Coverage: Up to 1874-01-23

Definition

Ancient Latin Christian hymn of praise, traditionally sung at special celebrations and thanksgivings.

Diary References

1874

• January 23: Sung at Russian Orthodox church in Nice to celebrate the marriage of Grand Duchess Marie Alexandrovna to Prince Alfred, Duke of Edinburgh.

Context

• "Te Deum laudamus" (We praise thee, O God)
• Used for royal occasions, military victories, celebrations
• Part of both Catholic and Orthodox traditions
• Shows Russian community maintaining religious observances abroad