Subject: | The victims of the 1915 Armenian Genocide. (view image) |
Type of Memorial: | Chapel/Church, Monumental Sculpture |
Sponsor(s): | Gift from Catholicos Vasken I, presented to Mr. Alex Manoogian - benefactor of the Holy See of Etchmiadzin. Base donated by Mike Kojaian |
Architect/Designer/Artist: | Hurach |
Placement: | Freestanding sculpture in the courtyard of St. John's Armenian Apostolic Church. |
Physical Setting: | Enclosed courtyard. Flat land. |
Tourist Amenities: | Yes |
Map Designation: | St. John's Armenian Apostolic Church |
Physical Condition: | Good |
Inscription: | Inscriptions in Armenian & English. |
Location: | St. John's Armenian Church, 22001 Northwestern Highway Southfield, Michigan 48075 United States |
Web Site: | www.stjohnsarmenianchurch.org |
Design Date: | 1978 in Armenia |
Dedication Date: | November 4, 1987 |
Prior Use of Site: | Courtyard of the Armenian church. |
History of Ownership: | Owned by the St. John's Armenian Church of Southfield. |
Notable Visitors: | Catholicos Vasken I - 1987 Catholicos Karekin I - 1996 Catholicos Karekin II - 2005 |
Additional Information: | https://www.detroitnews.com/story/news/local/oakland-county/2015/03/28/armenian-genocide-th-anniversary-commemoration-detroit/70618638/ |