Where does “Kyrie eleison” come from?
Kyrie eleison (Latin) comes from Ancient Greek Κῡ́ριε ἐλέησον — O Lord, have mercy! upon us.
Kyrie eleison (Latin): A prayer, beginning with these words, that is...
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Ancestry of “Kyrie eleison”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ancient Greek | Κῡ́ριε ἐλέησον | O Lord, have mercy! upon us |