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Diocese of the Armenian Church of America (Eastern)
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Contact: Jake Goshert, Coordinator of Information Services
Tel: (212) 686-0710 Ext. 60; Fax: (212) 779-3558
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September 17, 2004
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YOUNG MUSICIANS FROM TWO PARISHES RECORD CD

On Sunday, September 12, 2004, parishioners at two parishes had
something extra to celebrate after the Divine Liturgy.

Young musicians from the Sts. Sahag and Mesrob Church in Providence, RI,
and the St. Mary Church of Washington, D.C., recently teamed up to
record a new compact disc ” Gloria in Excelsis — Park Ee Partsoons.”
The recording was officially launched with simultaneous ceremonies at
both parishes on September 12.

The CD features the parish Junior Choir from Providence and the Narek
Bell Choir of Washington D.C. — the first-ever CD recording of Armenian
spiritual music played by hand bells.

The recording has 21 tracks, which include excerpts from the Divine
Liturgy, Armenian Christmas hymns, and other traditional melodies.

“This music is inspiring and beautiful,” said Archbishop Khajag
Barsamian, Primate of the Diocese of the Armenian Church of America
(Eastern), who was recently presented with an advance copy of the CD by
the directors of the two choirs, Leon Khoja-Eynatyan from Washington,
D.C. and Providence’s Konstantin Petrossian. “And knowing this music is
being made by our young people, who are giving their time and talent to
learn these beautiful sharagans, makes this recording all the more
beautiful.”

The CD makes a perfect Christmas gift for any loved one and is now
available from the St. Vartan Bookstore for $18. Order yours today for
early delivery by going to or calling (212)
686-0710 ext. 52.

— 9/17/04

E-mail photos available on request. Photos also viewable in the News
and Events section of the Eastern Diocese’s website,

PHOTO CAPTION (1): Archbishop Khajag Barsamian, Primate of the Eastern
Diocese, receives a copy of the new “Gloria in Excelsis” CD, featuring
the Junior Choir of the Sts. Sahag and Mesrob Church of Providence, RI,
and the Narek Bell Choir of the St. Mary Church of Washington, D.C.,
from the two groups’ directors.

PHOTO CAPTION (2): “Gloria in Excelsis” is the new CD featuring the
Junior Choir of the Sts. Sahag and Mesrob Church of Providence, RI, and
the Narek Bell Choir of the St. Mary Church of Washington, D.C.

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