ABOUT TAKOUHI
Biography
Biography Rev. Takouhi Demirdjian-Petro was born and raised in Beirut, Lebanon in an Armenian Family. Her father, born in Bursa, was an infant survivor of the Armenian Genocide of 1915. Her mother was born in Beirut, Lebanon into an Armenian family who had escaped the Genocide from Marash. Both towns are located in present-day Turkey. Her name, in Armenian, Takouhi [pronounced Ta-Koo-Hee], means, “queen”. Her mother wanted to name her Esther, after Queen Esther of the Old Testament, but her father suggested to name her Takouhi, after all, Esther was a queen. The name Takouhi is a popular Armenian name. … Read more
FROM THE BLOG
Study Leave – God’s Provision – May 15, 2022
Dear Grace United Church, Spring has sprung, and winter coats and shoes are put away. The time has come to open up our hearts and minds to the great outdoors and the Universe, to be recharged and rejuvenated, to make this world a better place. There is an annual conference that takes place in the United States, which I have attended since 2013, called Festival of Homiletics – in other words, Festival of Preaching – Yes, who would want to attend a festival of preaching and listen to 4-5 sermons and lectures per day? I would, yours truly! Why, you … Read more