Ortega was born and raised in Albuquerque, New Mexico near the banks of the Rio Grande. He started learning piano at eight years of age. Through his father's work with the United States Department of State, he also spent time in Ecuador and Barbados. It is from his heritage and classical training at The University of New Mexico where Ortega derives his sound, embracing country, classical, Celtic, Latin American, world, modern folk, and rustic hymnody. Fernando Ortega currently leads worship at Christ the King Anglican Church in Albuquerque, New Mexico.
His album Storm reached No. 197 on the Billboard 200 in 2002, and Christmas Songs reached No. 36 on the Billboard Christmas Album Chart in 2009.
Trisagion
Fernando Ortega Lyrics
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Holy and Mighty
Holy Immortal One
Have mercy, have mercy on us.
(Chorus of voices)
Holy God
Holy and mighty,
Have mercy, have mercy on us.
(Chorus of voices with descant voices)
Holy God
Holy and mighty
Holy Immortal One
Have mercy, have mercy, have mercy,
Have mercy, have mercy on us.
The lyrics to Fernando Ortega's song Trisagion are a representation of the Trisagion or Thrice-Holy Hymn, which is a hymn sung or recited during various Christian liturgies, especially in the Eastern Orthodox and Eastern Catholic churches. The hymn is sung to praise the Holy Trinity, consisting of the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. The opening line "Holy God" refers to the Father, the line "Holy and Mighty" refers to the Son, and the line "Holy Immortal One" refers to the Holy Spirit. The repetition of the lines "Have mercy, have mercy on us" highlights the humility and penitent nature of the hymn, asking for mercy and forgiveness from God.
The chorus of voices adds to the solemnity and reverence of the hymn, with the descant voices adding a sense of ethereal beauty. The repetition of the phrase "Have mercy" emphasizes the importance of the plea for forgiveness and shows the depth of emotion and sincerity behind the song. The use of repetition of the lines shows the simplicity and holiness of the hymn, allowing for a deep and contemplative worship experience.
Line by Line Meaning
Holy God
Oh, God who is completely pure and without blemish
Holy and Mighty
You are infinitely powerful and unstoppable
Holy Immortal One
You are eternal, and will never die
Have mercy, have mercy on us.
Please show us pity and compassion
Holy God
Oh, God who is completely pure and without blemish
Holy and mighty
You are infinitely powerful and unstoppable
Holy Immortal One
You are eternal, and will never die
Have mercy, have mercy on us.
Please show us pity and compassion
Holy God
Oh, God who is completely pure and without blemish
Holy and mighty
You are infinitely powerful and unstoppable
Holy Immortal One
You are eternal, and will never die
Have mercy, have mercy, have mercy,
We beg of You to grant us Your mercy three times over
Have mercy, have mercy on us.
Please show us pity and compassion
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: FERNANDO ORTEGA
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@msflath
I just learned about Trisagion and found this yesterday (8/16/2023). This is absolutely beautiful. May the Peace of our Lord be with you always.
@randilund2558
Thank you so very much for letting me hearing this wonderful prayer. Greetings with the love of Jesus Christ. From Denmark 🇩🇰
@coastalreef
Beautiful Worship to Our Lord. Thank you.
@trojan_games
My literature class listens to this every first class of the week. Truly touching and awesome to hear at any point in the day
@Apriluser
Just found this song a month before Lent 2021 begins. I was looking for the sung version of the Trisagion. Perfect! Thank you!
@michaelbabbitt3837
One of my favorite songs. So moving and touching.
@mdlamerica2754
Psalm 6:2
Have mercy on me, oh Lord, for I am weak.
@lovesings2us
This is wonderful! Thank you so much for posting it.
@rossythasesa5900
Thank you so much for sharing this 🙏🏻🌹❤
@58lbrt
this is also very beautiful, and while it is a more Western style of music than the Eastern chants you are familiar with, it is very fitting for Christians of the Western Catholic and even evangelical traditions to use...Roman Catholics, Anglicans, and Lutherans especially use the Trisagion in their services...