Orofonro Orofonro Orofonro

"Orofonro Orofonro Orofonro" is a majestic Urhobo setting of the Sanctus, sung at the culmination of the Preface during the Eucharistic Prayer. Marked to be sung "Majestically" on the score, the piece grounds the choir and congregation in a deep sense of reverence as they join the heavenly chorus in declaring God's holiness. The steady, rhythmic repetition of "Orofonro" (Holy) builds a solemn foundation before the melody opens up to proclaim that heaven and earth are full of His glory.

As the piece transitions into the Hosanna and Benedictus sections, the mood lifts into bright, joyful acclamation. The phrase "Ejiro dia kọ wẹ vw' obenu" rings out as a triumphant cry of praise in the highest. For Urhobo-speaking Catholic communities, singing the Sanctus in their native tongue brings a profound, immediate connection to the liturgy, transforming the moment before the consecration into a deeply felt act of communal worship.