Kandisa Song Lyrics (Aramaic)
Kandisa Alahaye, Kandisa Esana
Aalam Balam Aalam, Aamenu Aamen
Sliha Mar Yose, Almaduba Kudisa
Aangen Dhanusa, Nehave DukharanaKandisa Alaha, Kandisa Esana,
Kandisa La Ma Yosa Isaraha Malem.Aalam Balam Aalam, Aamenu Aamen
Sliha Mar Yose, Almaduba Kudisa
Aangen Dhanusa, Nehave Dukharana
English Translation
Holy God, Holy Mighty One
Forever and ever, Amen Amen
Apostle St. Joseph, on your Holy Altar
Have mercy, remember usHoly God, Holy Mighty One
Holy Immortal One, have mercy on usForever and ever, Amen Amen
Apostle St. Joseph, on your Holy Altar
Have mercy, remember us.
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Kandisa is an ancient prayer sung in Aramaic, the language closely related to what Jesus and his disciples spoke. The word "Kandisa" means "Holy," "Holy Praise," or "Divine Praise." It is still chanted today in the Syriac Orthodox Church and the Syro-Malabar Catholic Church, particularly by the Syrian Malabar Nasrani Christians of Kerala, India. These Christians trace their origins to Jewish Christian converts in the earliest days of Christianity and have preserved some of the ancient traditions and prayers like Kandisa.
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Indian Ocean band from India with their song "Kandisa," brought an ancient Aramaic prayer into a contemporary music setting, blending traditional spiritual chant with modern fusion music.