Kyrie

 
Pronunciation: /ˈkɪrɪeɪ/
(also Kyrie eleison /ɪˈleɪɪzɒn, -sɒn, ɛˈleɪ-/)

noun

  • a short repeated invocation (in Greek or in translation) used in many Christian liturgies, especially at the beginning of the Eucharist or as a response in a litany.

Origin:

from Greek Kuriē eleēson 'Lord, have mercy'