The Latin text of Locus iste is the gradual , part of the proper of the mass for Kirchweih, the anniversary of a church's dedication.
The motet was edited together with three other motets based on graduals (, WAB 11, , WAB 30, and , WAB 52) by Theodor Rättig, Vienna in 1886 [REF]. is often performed on the anniversary of a church's dedication [REF].