Lucien Deiss

Lucien Deiss
Born 1921
Eschbach, France
Died (2007-10-09)9 October 2007
Occupation Composer

Lucien Deiss, CSSp, was a French Catholic priest, biblical exegete and liturgical composer, born in Eschbach in 1921 and died on 9 October 2007.

Biography

Entering the Congregation of the Holy Ghost in 1942, Lucien Deiss composed over 400 hymns. Overseas, some of his compositions sold over 5 million copies.[1]

Passionate about the Bible and liturgy, he was initially professor of Holy Scripture at the major seminary of Brazzaville, Congo. Returning to France for health reasons in 1948, he taught at the seminary of Chevilly-Larue.

Works

Compositions

  • Souviens-toi de Jésus-Christ
  • L'Esprit de Dieu
  • Terre entière chante ta joie
  • Un seul Seigneur
  • Peuple de prêtres, peuple de rois

Books

  • la Prière chrétienne des psaumes, Desclée de Brouwer, 2001.
  • Joseph, Marie, Jésus, Editions Saint Paul, 1997.
  • La messe, Desclée de Brouwer, 1989.
  • Come, Lord Jesus, (Biblical Prayers with Psalms and Scripture Readings), World Library Publications, 1981

References

  1. ↑ http://www.la-croix.com/article/index.jsp?docId=2317112&rubId=4078
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