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Kyrie is a Greek word that means Lord or Oh, Lord. It is the title of a prayer during the Roman Catholic Mass, led by the priest or celebrant, and repeated by the congregation.
- Kyrie eleison / Christe eleison / Kyrie eleison.
- (Lord have mercy / Christ have mercy / Lord have mercy.)
It has often been set to music, such as Johann Sebastian Bach's Messe in H-Moll, BWV 232 or Bogurodzica. It was also the title of a hit song by the 1980's pop group Mr. Mister, featuring the phrase "Kyrie eleison".
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