(tree SAH gee on): Greek word for "thrice (tris) holy ([h]agios) " This prayer, which begins, "Holy are You, O God, " (or in Syriac, Qadeeshat aloho ), is a standard element of the Eastern *Liturgies It has, at various times during the history of the *Church, been understood as addressed to the Trinity or only to Christ Both are correct In *Maronite Tradition the response to the Trisagion varies with the liturgical season
(Gr thrice-holy) 1) One of the most ancient hymns of the church used by the Orthodox in every prayer or service: "Holy God, Holy Mighty, Holy Immortal, have mercy upon us " 2) Memorial Service performed by the graveside or in church for the repose of the soul