Anthem for Pope’s visit in Madagascar: a symbol of hope, says composer

The anthem which is divided into three parts was selected amongst 30 others in q competition launched in view of the Pope’s visit to Madagascar inspired him to write the anthem.

Luc Dominique Rabosaiky who also participated in the composition of the anthem for Saint John Paul II’s visit to Madagascar some 30 years ago explained to ACI Africa, the main message running through the anthem.

“The refrain gives thanks to God for sending his messenger of peace Pope Francis to the Island of Madagascar” he explained before adding “the Christians are in joy for they will receive God’s blessings from the Pope.”

“verse one of the anthem presents pope Francis as a modest and humble servant who wants to visit qll his people from far and near” he continued.

“We praise and give thanks to God for sending us q good shepherd. We hope and pray that the gospel will be transmitted through him,” he noted;

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The composer of the anthem disclosed to ACI Africa that the theme of peace and hope runs through the verse two of the song.

“verse two looks at the our country Madagascar that has been in political turmoil for some years now. That is why we expect Pope Francis to give us q message that will unite all of us. Holy father be the sower of hope and peace for Madagascar,” he added

The verse of the anthem presents Pope Francis as an apostle who does not relent in his mission of preaching th goodness at all times.

“The mission of the holy father is to lead the universal Church to salvation. As you come closer to the Malagasy people break the chains of hatred and open the hearts of our people to see true love,” he concluded.

Rabosaiky also disclosed that a music video of the anthem will be released after the visit of the Pope.