St. Margaret Tamil Congregation in Toronto celebrated its 35th anniversary with a joyful and Spirit-filled service on Sept. 28. Archdeacon Theadore Hunt preached and celebrated Holy Communion, assisted by the parish priest, the Rev. Milton Solomon, and the Rev. Dr. David Kalison.
In keeping with Tamil Anglican tradition, an oil lamp-lighting ceremony was held at the conclusion of the service to symbolize unity and faith. Those who lit the oil lamp included Archdeacon Hunt, the Rev. Karen Hatch, Dr. Kalison, the Rev. Dr. Irwin Sikha, the Rev. Andrew Kaye, Rev. Solomon and rector’s warden, Chrishanthy Arunkumar.
About 110 worshippers attended the service, including former parishioners, families and friends of the church. Following the lighting ceremony, anniversary greetings were shared by the clergy. After the service, everyone gathered for a fellowship dinner in the church hall. Archdeacon Hunt, along with Rev. Solomon, Rev. Hatch and Rev. Kaye, cut the 35th anniversary cake to mark the occasion. To commemorate the event, bookmarks were designed and distributed to all who participated at the service. The church also prepared a 35th anniversary banner which adorns the sanctuary.
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