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The Latin phrase “Gloria in excelsis Deo” is in the Christmas carol “Angels We Have Heard on High.” It means “Glory to God in the Highest” in English. It is a typical phrase to express adoration for God.

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Q: When the angels proclaim the birth of Jesus to the shepherds in Angels We Have Heard on High they sing Gloria in excelsis Deo. This is Latin for?
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What language is Gloria in excelsis Deo?

"Gloria in excelsis Deo" is Latin.


What is the Meaning of in Gloria in excelsis deo?

It means: Glory in the highest to the Lord


When did Vivaldi write Gloria in Excelsis Deo?

Vivaldi composed his "Gloria in Excelsis Deo" in 1713.


What does the latin word Gloria means in English?

Gloria in excelsis, glory in the highest


What is your favourite Christmas song of all time?

In Excelsis Gloria


40 or more years old picture of the birth of jesus artist name TH at the top of the picture it says Gloria in excelsis deo?

gloria-in-excelsis-deomeans Glory in the highest. I think it was part of prayer from the Catholic Church.


What is the Meaning of in excelsis deo?

The translation is "to God in the highest." For example, when someone says "Gloria in excelsis Deo" they are saying "Glory to God in the highest."


What does Gloria in excelsis domino mean?

It means: Glory in the highest to the Lord


Is there a Catholic Saint Gloria?

I can find no reference to any saint named Gloria.


What does excelsis Deo mean?

"God in the Highest", as in "Gloria in excelcis Deo", meaning "Glory to God in the Highest".


What does the Gloria offer to god?

Quite simply, Glory. Gloria in Excelsis, Deo (in Latin, and my latin is not great, so my grammar might be out... ) - is Glory in the highest, God.


What is the meaning of 'excelsis'?

"In excelsis" is Latin for 'in the highest'. The phrase is found in many Christian expressions in the New Testament. It is also a part of the ordinary mass, and is the title of many major classical productions. Vivaldi, Bach,, Mozart and others have musical masses in which a significant section is entitled the excelsis, or Gloria in excelsis deo. YouTube has many performances of the Gloris, as part of major musical productions through the last few hundred years.