AQA GCSE Religious Studies B · 8063
Specification 3.1.3.1 · Paper 1
Revise: Music and the Glory of GodThe Sanctus, meaning ‘holy’, is the ‘Holy, Holy, Holy’ acclamation. It follows the preface within the Eucharistic Prayer, rather than coming before that prayer begins. Its repeated praise echoes the angels in Isaiah’s vision of God’s holiness (Isaiah 6:1–3), connecting the congregation’s worship with heavenly praise.