Orovwori Na Rue Do

"Orovwori Na Rue Do" is a solemn and heartfelt setting of the Kyrie eleison, composed in the Urhobo language by Godsend Ogidi. The gentle, pleading melody captures the penitential spirit of the Mass's opening rites, inviting the faithful into a moment of sincere reflection.

Choirs sing this piece during the Penitential Rite to lead the congregation in asking for God's forgiveness and grace. The repeated phrases, moving from "Orovwori" (Lord) to "Kristi" (Christ), build a reverent atmosphere as the voices blend in the humble petition "na rue do ravware" (have mercy on us).

Singing the Kyrie in Urhobo brings a deep, cultural resonance to this universal prayer of the Church. Its straightforward solfa arrangement allows the choir to focus on the prayerful expression of the words, making it a moving and grounding start to the Sunday liturgy.