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Bells and gregorian chant and liturgical books at the convent of La Merced in Granada (c. 1775)

Juan Ruiz Jiménez
Jan. 4, 2018

In the 18th century, the convent of Nuestra Señora de la Merced had two bells, one large and one small, and a collection of chant books with which liturgical services …

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