δόξα τω Θεώ
dóxa to Theó!/ˈðo.ksa to θeˈo/
The phrase "glory to God" in Greek is expressed as δόξα τω Θεώ (dóxa to Theó!).
δόξα τω Θεώ is a standard liturgical and religious exclamation used in both Orthodox Christian worship and daily prayer to praise God or give thanks for a positive event.
What does it mean word for word?
The word δόξα (dóxa) literally means 'glory', 'splendor' or 'reputation'.
How do you pronounce it?
The syllable count is 3, and the stress is on the first syllable.
Did you know?
- While δόξα means 'glory' today, in Ancient Greek it could also mean 'opinion' or 'belief', coming from the word for 'thinking'.
- The phrase uses the dative case, a grammatical form that has largely disappeared from spoken Modern Greek but is preserved in religious expressions.
- In some Greek-speaking communities, the phrase is often used as an interjection of relief, similar to how an English speaker might say 'Thank God' after a close call.
Examples in context
- Δόξα στον Θεό για όλες τις ευλογίες!Glory to God for all the blessings!
- Δόξα τω Θεώ για την υγεία μου.Doxa to Theo gia tin ygeia mou.Glory to God for my health.
- Δόξα τω Θεώ που γυρίσαμε σώοι.Doxa to Theo pou gyrisame soi.Glory to God that we returned safe.
Example conversation
Maria and Nikos are talking about a family member's recovery.
- Μαρία MariaΠώς είναι ο πατέρας σου τώρα;Pós eínai o patéras sou tóra?How is your father now?
- Νίκος NikosΔόξα τω Θεώ, είναι πολύ καλύτερα.Dóxa to Theó, eínai polý kalýtera.Glory to God, he is much better.
- Μαρία MariaΕίναι πολύ ευχάριστα νέα!Eínai polý efchárista néa!That is very happy news!
- Νίκος NikosΝαι, είμαστε πολύ χαρούμενοι.Nai, eímaste polý charoúmenoi.Yes, we are very happy.
Sources
- Pronunciation: Wiktionary entry δόξα τω Θεώ, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
