What does “Requiescat in pace” mean?

“Requiēscat in pāce” means “May he (or she) rest in peace”. The R.I.P. of gravestones.

Who said “Requiescat in pace”?

It is not classical: Latin liturgy.

Requiēscat in pāce

“May he (or she) rest in peace”

REQVIESCAT · IN · PACE

Later Latin: medieval or modern

Latin liturgy

The R.I.P. of gravestones.

Word by word

Requiēscatrequiēscō -ereto rest, repose3rd sg. pres. act. subj.
ininin, on (+ abl.); into, onto (+ acc)
pācepāx pācis f.peacesg. abl.

Using it as a motto or tattoo

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Quick answers

What does “Requiescat in pace” mean?: “Requiēscat in pāce” means “May he (or she) rest in peace”. The R.I.P. of gravestones.
Who said “Requiescat in pace”?: It is not classical: Latin liturgy.

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