Etchmiadzin Choir (Deprats Tass) of Holy Cross Armenian Apostolic Church of Laval is an integral part of the worship life of our parish. Through the sacred hymns and liturgical music of the Armenian Apostolic Church, the choir glorifies God and prayerfully leads the faithful in worship during the Divine Liturgy, feast days, and all major church services.
Under the direction of Dn. Vahe Pouchikian, the choir is composed of devoted parishioners who love God, cherish the Armenian Church, and joyfully offer their voices in service to the Lord.
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Their faithful ministry enriches every worship service and creates a prayerful atmosphere that inspires the congregation to participate more fully in the sacred liturgy.
The choir sings at the Divine Liturgy every Sunday and participates in all major liturgical celebrations throughout the Church year. By faithfully preserving and performing the rich musical heritage of the Armenian Apostolic Church, its members help pass on centuries of sacred tradition to future generations.
“…and the singers, as with one voice… raised their voices in praise to the Lord,
saying: ‘He is good; His steadfast love endures forever.’”
2 Chronicles 5:13
Choir Mission
- To glorify God through sacred worship and liturgical music.
- To participate actively in the Divine Liturgy and all church services.
- To preserve and promote the rich musical and liturgical heritage of the Armenian Apostolic Church.
- To encourage the faithful to participate more fully in worship through the singing of sacred hymns.
- To inspire younger generations to appreciate and preserve Armenian sacred music and church traditions.
- No previous choir experience is required—only a willingness to learn and a love for the worship of the Church.
To enroll in the Etchmiadzin Choir, contact the Church Office.
Our Choir Members
Dprapet
Dn. Vahe Pouchikian
Organist
Narine Vartivarian
Nvart Epoian
Members
- Ara Kalaycioglu
- Aris Tutunciyan
- Berta Takhajian
- Chloe Gharabanjian
- Dn. Hagop Keshishian
- Gergory Karaoghlanian
- Gevork Hajibalian
- Hagop Margossian
- Hovsep Nasoyan
- Hrayr Tatarian
- Karbis Koushakjan
- Kevork Zarminian
- Liza Karajian
- Magie Apkarian
- Maral Ayvazian
- Margo Palanjian
- Mariana Arakelian
- Maro Shordjian
- Nayiri Poulos
- Noyemi Mirzakhanyan
- Roupen Araklian
- Sevan Aboulaboutian
- Sona Tepirjian
- Sosi Najarian
- Taline Bekarian
- Yn. Lamara Zadoyan
- Zarmayr Kavoukjian
- Zarmine Eyeshlian
- Zartik Ghazarian
- Zohrab Tsaoussian