Irish priest sings Leonard Cohen better than Leonard Cohen

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The one time it's OK to outshine the bride.

Father Ray Kelly took to the mic and took some liberties with his personalized version of Leonard Cohen's "Hallelujah."

He sang directly to Chris and Leah O'Kane on their wedding day in Oldcastle, County Meath, Ireland, and then on to internet stardom.

Thank you, Irish Central, for showing us how it's done where you come from.

But Ireland isn't the only place where religious figures have been upending expectations lately.

Remember the badass nun who rocked Alicia Keys on Italy's "The Voice"? Here's a reminder.

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