Frei Gilson

Gilson da Silva Pupo Azevedo (born 17 December 1986), known as Frei Gilson , is a Brazilian Catholic priest and singer. A Carmelite friar, he is known for leading the ministry Som do Monte (Sound of the Mount), which seeks to spread religious messages through music. He gained prominence through his work on social media, becoming one of the most popular religious figures in Brazil. His biggest musical hit is the song Eu Te Levantarei (I Will Lift You Up).

Biography Frei Gilson was born in São Paulo on 17 December 1986. The son of divorced parents, he was raised by his mother and grandmother.

On social media, Frei Gilson became known for hosting late-night livestreams featuring praying the Rosary. In 2025, his live broadcast of the Rosary during Lent surpassed one million viewers. Regarding his late-night streams, Gilson explains that the idea came as a form of personal sacrifice during Lent .

Discography

2015 - Salvos Pela Cruz 2016 - Santo Sacrifício 2017 - Redenção 2018 - Acoustic Som do Monte 2018 - Eu Vou Crer em Ti 2019 - Revival Night 2020 - A Hora Milagrosa 2021 - Não Há Mais Vendaval 2023 - Frei Gilson In Concert