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Petros Ghapantsi
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PETROS GHAPANTSI

Very little is known about the early life of priest, poet, and composer Petros Ghapantsi. He was born in Ghapan (nowadays Kapan, Siunik), in Eastern Armenia, in the early 18th century. He became a member of the Holy Echmiadzin Brotherhood in 1753-1756. Later, he served as legate in various places, including Constantinople, Adrianopolis (Edirne), Armash, and Crimea…