On Fri., Oct. 10, the Armenian Congregational Church of Greater Detroit will celebrate the 55th anniversary of the Rev. Dr. Vahan H. Tootikian’s pastoral and public service at a cultural evening, beginning at 7 p.m. in the “Rev. Dr. Vahan H. Tootikian Hall” of the church, 26210 West 12 Mile Road, Southfield, Mich. The celebration is being held on the eve of the Feast of the Holy Translators of the Armenian Cultural Month in October to honor Rev. Tootikian not only for his pastoral services, but also for the publication of his 36 books.
The cultural evening will include a number of tributes from several intellectuals, and a special review by the renowned Armenian literary critic, Edmond Azadian. It will also include a special artistic program of poetic and musical renditions.
On this occasion, the Republic of Armenia’s Ministry of Diaspora will be conferring on Tootikian the coveted RA Ministry of Diaspora Gold Medal. This medal is granted to those “providing notable services for Armenia-diaspora partnership, making contributions to the strengthening of relations between Armenia and the diaspora…through professional activities, and making great contributions to the preservation of Armenian identity.”
Minister, lecturer, administrator, scholar, prolific writer, and community leader, Tootikian is a member of many religious, educational, and philanthropic organizations, and a recipient of numerous awards. Currently he is the minister emeritus of the Armenian Congregational Church and the executive director of the Armenian Evangelical World Council. He is a regular contributor to several papers and magazines, and the author of 36 books, 6 of which are currently used as college textbooks in North America and overseas.
The Women’s Fellowship of the church will host a lavish reception following the program. The event is free and open to the public.
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Dear Rev.Tootikian,
Congratulations & Happy Anniversary.May God bless u & ur misssion as well,providing you a healthy life time together with your lovely wife,Rosette our cousin, & the sweet family of yours!
Respect & honour to you.
With lots of love yours,
Altounian & Kutukian family
Sincere congratulations on your honorable service to your church and your people.