Frei Gilson


Gilson da Silva Pupo Azevedo, known as Frei Gilson, is a Brazilian Catholic priest and singer. A Carmelite friar, he is known for leading the ministry Som do Monte, 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.

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. When he was nine years old, his mother began attending the Catholic Church and enrolled her son in catechism classes. Gilson became interested in the church when he began playing the guitar in the prayer group led by his mother in the Paraisópolis favela. At the age of 18, he entered religious life by joining the Congregation of the Carmelite Messengers of the Holy Spirit. He was ordained a priest on 7 December 2013.
Gilson gained fame through his work on social media. By April 2022, he had reached 3 million followers on YouTube, making his channel one of the top ten most-viewed among religious content creators in Brazil. That same year, he also amassed a similar following on Instagram. Additionally, he scored hits widely streamed on music platforms, such as Eu Te Levantarei, Eu Seguirei, and Tu És o Centro.
On social media, Frei Gilson became known for hosting late-night livestreams featuring praying the Rosary. In one notable broadcast on 25 March 2022, he was joined by Bishop Dom José Ruy Gonçalves Lopes of the Diocese of Caruaru to consecrate Russia and Ukraine to the Immaculate Heart of Mary. 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 and the forty days leading up to the feast of Saint Michael the Archangel, which cause millions to wake up at four in the morning.

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''