Ancient Olive Tree. Image by Valter Cirillo from Pixabay.
But I am like a green olive tree in the house of God: I trust in the mercy of God for ever and ever. ~ Psalm 52:8
Elaia in Greek means Olive.
The Greek word mercy is éleos and derived from olive, as the olive branch is the symbol for peace, harmony and healing.
Kyrie Eleison (in Greek), means Lord Have Mercy… a Biblical phrase and prayer to God, which briefly, yet completely, encompasses everything we ever need.