Kristi Ukochukwu Ebebe

"Kristi Ukochukwu Ebebe" is a solemn and majestic Igbo setting of Psalm 110, celebrating Christ as the eternal high priest. The refrain paints a vivid picture of the Lord offering bread and wine in the ancient order of Melchizedek, making it a profound choice for the liturgy.

Choirs frequently sing this piece during the ordination of new priests, as the verses recount the divine oath: "Ị bụ ụkọchukwu ebebe" (You are a priest forever). It also serves beautifully as a responsorial psalm or communion meditation on Holy Thursday and the Feast of Christ the King, drawing the congregation into the mystery of the eternal priesthood and the Eucharistic sacrifice. The steady, chant-like progression of the solfa notation gives the verses a reverent, declarative feel that echoes clearly through the church.