Kristi Dinwenu

"Kristi Dinwenu" is a majestic Igbo setting of Psalm 110, composed by Monsignor C.I. Ezenduka. The refrain immediately draws the congregation into the mystery of the priesthood, proclaiming Christ as the eternal priest in the line of Melchizedek who offers bread and wine. The melody is steady and reverent, giving the voices a sense of solemn dignity that fits the weight of the scriptural text.

Because of its profound focus on the eternal priesthood and the Eucharistic offering, choirs frequently bring this piece out for Ordination Masses, the Chrism Mass, or the evening Mass of the Lord's Supper on Holy Thursday. It also serves naturally as an Offertory hymn on regular Sundays, accompanying the moment the gifts of bread and wine are carried to the altar.

The verses walk through the prophetic words of the psalmist, moving from the Lord's command to sit at His right hand, to the solemn oath that will never be changed. Singing these lines brings a deep quiet to the choir loft, reminding the singers and the congregation of the sacred link between the earthly altar and Christ's eternal sacrifice.