| Light for the World | |
|---|---|
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| Studio album / Recordedby Poor Clares of Arundel | |
| Released | October 2020 |
| Recorded | 2020 |
| Venue | Arundel |
| Genre | Choral music |
| Label | Decca [1] [2] |
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