"Gloria in excelsis Deo" (Latin for "Glory to God in the highest") is a hymn known also as the Greater Doxology (as distinguished from the "Minor Doxology" or Gloria Patri) and the Angelic Hymn. The name is often abbreviated to Gloria in Excelsis or simply Gloria.
The hymn begins with the words that the angels sang when the birth of Christ was announced to shepherds in Luke 2:14. Other verses were added very early, forming a doxology.
History
It is an example of the psalmi idiotici ("private psalms", i.e. compositions by individuals in imitation of the biblical Psalter) that were popular in the 2nd and 3rd centuries. Other surviving examples of this lyric poetry are the Te Deum and the Phos Hilaron. In the 4th century it became part of morning prayers, and is still recited in the Byzantine RiteOrthros service.
The Latin translation is traditionally attributed to Saint Hilary of Poitiers (c. 300–368), who may have learned it while in the East (359–360); as such, it is part of a loose tradition of early Latin translations of the scripture known as the Vetus Latina. The Vulgate Latin translation of the Bible was commissioned only in 382. The Latin hymn thus uses the word excelsis to translate the Greek word ὑψίστοις (the highest) in Luke 2:14, not the word altissimis, which Saint Jerome preferred for his translation.
"In Excelsis Deo" is the 10th episode of the first season of The West Wing. It originally aired on NBC December 15, 1999, as the show's Christmas special. Events circle around Toby getting involved in the fate of a dead Korean War veteran, reactions to a severe hate crime, and the ongoing controversy surrounding Leo's prescription drug abuse. Written by Aaron Sorkin and Rick Cleveland and directed by Alex Graves, the episode contains guest appearances by Paul Austin and Raynor Scheine. It also earned Sorkin and Cleveland an Emmy, as well as one for Richard Schiff.
Plot
As the episode begins, Toby gets called by the D.C.police to identify a dead homeless man. It turns out the man (a Korean War veteran from the 2/7) was wearing a coat that Toby donated to Goodwill, and Toby had left his business card in it. The event stays with him, and he decides to trace down the man's next of kin. The only relative he can find is a brother, also homeless. Using the influence of the president's office, he arranges a military funeral at Arlington. President Bartlet is informed about Toby’s transgression, but can only muster limited indignation and jocularly asks if the country is still in NATO. To the president's concern that this could create precedent for other veterans to come forward, Toby replies "I can only hope, sir." Mrs Landingham, who has just told Charlie about losing her twin sons in the Vietnam War, joins Toby and the veteran's brother at the funeral.
Toby arranges a presidential honor guard to bury a homeless veteran
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From episode 10 of Season 1 of the west wing. One of the best. This clip shows Toby Ziegler and Mrs. Landingham attending the funeral of a Korean War vet who had become homeless.
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Charlie talks to Mrs landingham about her boys
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In Excelsis Deo - Donna Christmas Present from Josh
For all you shippers! Donna gets emotional over the note Josh wrote in the front of her Christmas gift (Heimlich Beckengruber on The Art and Artistry of Alpine Skiing) from him.
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In Excelsis Deo Jed Goes Christmas Shopping
Jed takes Leo, Charlie, Josh and Mandy Christmas shopping to a rare bookstore, because nothing says Christmas like animal fables in iambic verse!
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Toby organizes a funeral and honor guard for a homeleas Veteran and invites the Veteran's brother
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From episode 10 of Season 1 of the west wing. One of the best. This clip shows Toby Ziegler and Mrs. Landingham attending the funeral of a Korean War vet who ha...
From episode 10 of Season 1 of the west wing. One of the best. This clip shows Toby Ziegler and Mrs. Landingham attending the funeral of a Korean War vet who had become homeless.
From episode 10 of Season 1 of the west wing. One of the best. This clip shows Toby Ziegler and Mrs. Landingham attending the funeral of a Korean War vet who had become homeless.
“He deserves a proper funeral.”
Season 1 Episode 10: In Excelsis Deo
WATCH NOW: MAX
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“He deserves a proper funeral.”
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“He deserves a proper funeral.”
Season 1 Episode 10: In Excelsis Deo
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This is the official “THE WEST WING” channel! Stay up to date on President Jed Bartlet and his White House staff’s most inspiring, unforgettable moments.
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For all you shippers! Donna gets emotional over the note Josh wrote in the front of her Christmas gift (Heimlich Beckengruber on The Art and Artistry of Alpine ...
For all you shippers! Donna gets emotional over the note Josh wrote in the front of her Christmas gift (Heimlich Beckengruber on The Art and Artistry of Alpine Skiing) from him.
For all you shippers! Donna gets emotional over the note Josh wrote in the front of her Christmas gift (Heimlich Beckengruber on The Art and Artistry of Alpine Skiing) from him.
This scene (from West Wing episode "In Excelsis Deo") has been missing on YouTube for far too long.
"I guess there weren't enough beds for Walter"
... gets me...
This scene (from West Wing episode "In Excelsis Deo") has been missing on YouTube for far too long.
"I guess there weren't enough beds for Walter"
... gets me everytime.
This scene (from West Wing episode "In Excelsis Deo") has been missing on YouTube for far too long.
"I guess there weren't enough beds for Walter"
... gets me everytime.
From episode 10 of Season 1 of the west wing. One of the best. This clip shows Toby Ziegler and Mrs. Landingham attending the funeral of a Korean War vet who had become homeless.
“He deserves a proper funeral.”
Season 1 Episode 10: In Excelsis Deo
WATCH NOW: MAX
https://www.max.com/shows/west-wing/31fff0eb-9628-4b27-9be0-1669c440f210
Subscribe now:
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This is the official “THE WEST WING” channel! Stay up to date on President Jed Bartlet and his White House staff’s most inspiring, unforgettable moments.
#TheWestWing #VoteBartlet #Drama #JedBartlet #AaronSorkin #MartinSheen
For all you shippers! Donna gets emotional over the note Josh wrote in the front of her Christmas gift (Heimlich Beckengruber on The Art and Artistry of Alpine Skiing) from him.
This scene (from West Wing episode "In Excelsis Deo") has been missing on YouTube for far too long.
"I guess there weren't enough beds for Walter"
... gets me everytime.
"Gloria in excelsis Deo" (Latin for "Glory to God in the highest") is a hymn known also as the Greater Doxology (as distinguished from the "Minor Doxology" or Gloria Patri) and the Angelic Hymn. The name is often abbreviated to Gloria in Excelsis or simply Gloria.
The hymn begins with the words that the angels sang when the birth of Christ was announced to shepherds in Luke 2:14. Other verses were added very early, forming a doxology.
History
It is an example of the psalmi idiotici ("private psalms", i.e. compositions by individuals in imitation of the biblical Psalter) that were popular in the 2nd and 3rd centuries. Other surviving examples of this lyric poetry are the Te Deum and the Phos Hilaron. In the 4th century it became part of morning prayers, and is still recited in the Byzantine RiteOrthros service.
The Latin translation is traditionally attributed to Saint Hilary of Poitiers (c. 300–368), who may have learned it while in the East (359–360); as such, it is part of a loose tradition of early Latin translations of the scripture known as the Vetus Latina. The Vulgate Latin translation of the Bible was commissioned only in 382. The Latin hymn thus uses the word excelsis to translate the Greek word ὑψίστοις (the highest) in Luke 2:14, not the word altissimis, which Saint Jerome preferred for his translation.
Gloria in excelsis Deo L audamus te Kyrie eleison Agnus Dei /Gloria Gloria in excelsis deo Christe eleison Laudamus te Agnus dei Gloria Crucifixus et resurrexit Dona nobis pacem Gloria (English lyrics) Glory to God in the highest We praise you Lord have mercy Lamb of god Glory Glory to God in the highest Christ have mercy We praise you Lamb of God Glory Crucified and rose again Grant us peace