An Interpretation of Lord Have Mercy

The two most repeated words in Orthodox worship — "Kyrie eleison," Lord have mercy — unpacked by an anonymous author with surprising depth. Not primarily about guilt and pardon. About the Greek eleos — tenderness, compassion, the movement of a loving presence toward someone in need.

If you pray the Jesus Prayer or the Divine Liturgy, reading this text changes what you are saying. Brief and focused. Worth more than its length.