Kyrie eleison

KEAR-ree-ay ee-LAY-ee-sohn

[ Greek , Lord, have mercy ]

Definition

The first part of the ordinary of the Mass. This is the only Greek surviving in the Roman Mass. Below are the parts of a typical ordinary Mass

THE ORDINARY MASS

1. Kyrie eleison
2. Gloria in excelsis Deo

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