Description
This natural silk scarf montserrat is a small homage to the mountains of Montserrat.
I have outlined the silhouettes of the magical mountains in a discreet gold that contrasts with the earthy colour of the scarf. He wrote the lyrics of Virolai or “Rosa d’abril” by hand.
Virolai is a hymn dedicated to the Virgin of Montserrat which, over time, has become a spiritual and patriotic symbol of the Catalans.
It is a subtle design, which is both seen and unseen at the same time. To go discreet but original and people who want to see a part of our heritage.
VIROLAI
April Rose, Swarthy One in the highlands,
You’re the star atop Montserrat:
Cast your light upon the Catalan land,
Guide us to Heaven.
With a gold saw, the little angels cut
Those hills, so as to build you a palace.
Queen of Heaven, taken to earth by the Seraphim,
Give us shelter under your blue veil.
Rising dawn crowned with stars,
City of God dreamed by King David,
The moon lies at your feet
While the sun dresses you with its rays.
You shall always be the Princess of all Catalan people,
And for the Spaniard you shall be the Star of the Epiphany;
Be, for the virtuous, a support in fortitude
And, for the sinners, be a haven of salvation.
Give comfort to those who long for their homeland,
Unable to see the mountains of Montserrat;
Across both land and sea, listen to those who clamour to you,
Guide back to God those hearts that have abandoned His flock.
Mystical Fountain that gives the water of life,
Flow down from Heaven into the heart of my country;
Lets your gifts and graces blossom in it;
Make of it, I beg you, your Paradise!
Blessed, oh Mary, are those eyes that look upon you!
Blessed is the heart that opens to your light!
Rosebush of Heaven, surrounded by the Seraphim,
Bless my prayer with your perfume.
Gentle cedar, Crown of Lebanon,
Incense-tree, Palm of Sion,
The Sacred Fruit given by your love
Is Jesus Christ, the Saviour of the world.
With your name, our story begins
And Montserrat is our Sinai:
Let all partake in the magnificent glory
Of those crags covered in rosemary!
April Rose, Swarthy One in the highlands,
You’re the star atop Montserrat:
Cast your light upon the Catalan land,
Guide us to Heaven.
