On the literal meaning of in saecula saeculorum

For all time; forever and ever. From Latin, literally meaning "unto the ages of ages," used to express the concept of eternity in the Christian theology.

1. What is the meaning of Saecula?
2. What does per omnia secula seculorum mean?
3. What is ages of ages in Latin?

What is the meaning of Saecula?

A saeculum is a length of time roughly equal to the potential lifetime of a person or, equivalently, the complete renewal of a human population.

What does per omnia secula seculorum mean?

In/per saeculum saeculi, in/per [omnia] saecula saeculorum, are common Catholic liturgical formulas to say forever. In Spanish they are translated more literally (centuries of centuries), but into English the translation is more prone to for ever and ever and the like.

What is ages of ages in Latin?

In the Latin Vulgate, the same phrase is translated as in saecula saeculorum.