Tsimshian Rosary Prayers

This language is also known as Sm'algyax, Tsimpshean, Zimshian, and Chimmezyan.

This language is spoken by 750 people on the northern coast of British Columbia, Canada and by 50 people in southeastern Alaska, USA.

(Prayers that are not known in this language are shown in English until we have the complete prayer, at which time it will be shown in both languages.)

+ The Sign of the Cross / + Signum Crucis
+ Father, Son, and Holy Spirit

Our Father / Pater Noster
Matthew 6:9-13 Luke 11:2-4

Lemt Mari / Hail Mary / Ave Maria
Lemt Mari, inui kukoezt tgest, linui Gauinzuten, l'iaiatu lsmeem inui kanaks ikugest, kuem gest inuil iskuskusse Jesu. Saint Mari, Gauinzutenl skois, keam klemnimel kest skint igaiaieut kuem ne lu nemnimel togoguen. Pentik exageil ispoos.

Oh, My Jesus / Fatima Prayer
Oh, my Jesus, forgive us our sins. Save us from the fires of hell. Lead all souls to Heaven, especially those most in need of Your mercy.

How to Pray the Rosary
1. + (The Sign of the Cross / Signum Crucis) 2. (The Apostles' Creed / Credo) 3. (Our Father / Pater Noster) 4. 3 Lemt Mari (Hail Mary / Ave Maria) 5. (Glory Be to the Father / Gloria Patri) 6. Announce the 1st Mystery 7. (Our Father) 8. 10 Lemt Mari 9. (Glory Be to the Father / Gloria Patri) / Oh, My Jesus 10. Announce 2nd Mystery 11. (Our Father) 12. 10 Lemt Mari 13. (Glory Be to the Father / Gloria Patri) / Oh, My Jesus 14. Announce the 3rd Mystery 15. (Our Father) 16. 10 Lemt Mari 17. (Glory Be to the Father / Gloria Patri) / Oh, My Jesus 18. Announce 4th Mystery 19. (Our Father) 20. 10 Lemt Mari 21. (Glory Be to the Father / Gloria Patri) / Oh, My Jesus 22. Announce the 5th Mystery 23. (Our Father) 24. 10 Lemt Mari 25. (Glory Be to the Father / Gloria Patri) / Oh, My Jesus 26. (Hail, Holy Queen / Salve Regina) For the Intentions and protection of our Holy Father: 27. (Our Father / Pater Noster) 27. Lemt Mari (Hail Mary / Ave Maria) 27. (Glory Be to the Father / Gloria Patri) 28. + (The Sign of the Cross / Signum Crucis)

Gawsugum Axkw (Nisga'a Version) / Silent Night / Stille Nacht


Gawsugum axkw, anhluut’ukwsim axkw Gaks txaa nitkws, mmihlkw txaa nitkws Awa’ahl hlgutk’ihlkw gans noxt axtk’algatgwit Amaa yukwdithl anhluut’ukwsim hlgutk’ihlkw Gaksim ts’im laxha wil luu-wokt Wok ahl ts’im gaksim ts’im laxha.

Gawsugum axkw, anhluut’ukwsim axkw Ksax lihlksim, matxit anga’ahl Wil at’aat’ikskw hli gadihl laxha Sagayt limxdiit ahl aliiluuya. Mahldiit wil aat’ikskw Christ Mahldiit wil aat’ikskw Christ.

English translation:

Silent Night, Holy Night All is calm, all is bright ‘Round yon Virgin, Mother and Child. Holy Infant so tender and mild. Sleep in Heavenly peace. Sleep in Heavenly peace.

Silent Night, Holy Night Shepherds quake at the sight. Glories stream from heaven afar, Heavenly hosts sing Alleluia; Christ the Savior is born; Christ the Savior is born.