The 1972 John F. Kennedy Choir (Bellmore, NY) under the direction of Patrick G. Variano performs IDEO GLORIA IN EXCELSIS DEO by David Kraehenbuehl. Merriam-Webster unabridged. The meaning of GLORIA IN EXCELSIS is a Christian liturgical hymn having the verse form of the Psalms. In the popular Christmas hymn, Angels We Have Heard on High, the opening line describes angels singing God's praises over the open fields. Their cry is retained in the famous Latin phrase, " Gloria, in excelsis Deo! " which translated means, "Glory to God in the highest!". It's taken from Luke 2:14, where the angels joyfully sing "In Excelsis Deo" is a Latin phrase that translates to "Glory to God in the highest." It is a phrase that is commonly used in Christian liturgy and hymns, particularly during the Christmas season. The phrase comes from the "Gloria" hymn, which is part of the Catholic Mass and is also used in other Christian denominations. .

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