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Acadian Anthem Ave Maris Stella is the anthem of the Acadians , a Francophone community in the Canadian Maritimes distinct from the French-Canadians of Quebec . The Acadians were highly influenced by the Roman Catholic Church , and had and still have a high degree of devotion to the Virgin Mary . As such, Acadia 's symbols reflect its people's beliefs. This is particularly evident in their anthem which instead of being written in French is written in Latin . It was adopted as the anthem of the Acadian people at the Acadian National Conference in 1884 . To this day, it remains a source of Acadian patriotism. Latin Lyrics Ave, Maris stella, Déi mater alma, Atque semper Virgo Félix caeli porta :Hail, star of the sea, fostering mother of God, and ever-virgin, happy door to Heaven. Sumens illud Ave Gabriélis ore, Funda nos in pace, Mutans Evae nomen. :Responding to that Hail from the mouth of Gabriel, establish us in peace, changing the name of Eve . Solve vincla reis, Profer lumen caecis, Mala nostra pelle, Bona cuncta posce. :Loosen the chains of the guilty, send light to the blind, dispel our evil, obtain all good things. Monstra te esse matrem, Sumat per te preces Qui pro nobis natus, tulit esse tuus. :Show yourself to be a mother, he ( Jesus ) took prayers through you, he who was born for us, you bore to be yours. Virgo singularis Inter omnes mitis, Nos culpis solutos Mites fac et castos. :Unique virgin, meek above all others, make us meek and chaste, once our sins are forgiven. English Lyrics Called: Star of the Sea, we hail Thee The first verse and last verse are still in Latin: Ave Maris Stella Dei Mater Alma Atque Semper Virgo Felix Coeli Porta Felix Coeli Porta Acadia my homeland To your name I draw myself My life, my faith belong to you You will protect me You will protect me Acadia my homeland My land and my challenge From near, from far you hold onto me My heart as Acadian My heart as Acadian Acadia my homeland I live your history I owe you my pride I believe in your future I believe in your future Ave Maris Stella Dei Mater Alma Atque Semper Virgo Felix Coeli Porta Felix Coeli Porta |