SANCTUS Nyirubutagatifu/Holly

"SANCTUS Nyirubutagatifu/Holly" is a vibrant, rhythmic setting of the traditional Latin "Holy, Holy, Holy" composed by Sadiki B. Anicet. Sung at the close of the Preface, this piece calls the congregation and choir to join the unending hymn of the angels. The handwritten solfa score reveals a lively arrangement where the voices weave together in joyful praise, anchoring the beginning of the Eucharistic Prayer with deep reverence and bright energy.

The arrangement shines in its spirited repetitions. While the lower voices maintain a steady, rhythmic pulse of "Hozanna," the soprano line holds long, sustained notes before breaking into a cascading series of "in excelsis." This layered, dynamic approach brings a celebratory feel to the Mass, making the moment of consecration feel both solemn and wonderfully alive. It is an excellent choice for feast days and Sunday liturgies where the choir wants to lift the spirits of the entire church.