Diwene Me R'anyi Ebele

"Diwene Me R'anyi Ebele" is a solemn, straightforward setting of the Kyrie eleison in Igbo. Sung during the Penitential Rite at the beginning of Mass, it leads the congregation in a collective plea for God's mercy and forgiveness before entering into the Liturgy of the Word.

The piece is structured simply, with the choir and congregation moving together through the traditional invocations to the Lord and to Christ. Its gentle, triplet-based rhythm gives the prayer a steady, swaying cadence that feels both humble and deeply grounded. For a choir, it offers an accessible and prayerful start to the liturgy, allowing the focus to remain entirely on the words of repentance.