PROVIDENCE, RI—On Saturday January 25, 2020, more than 200 community members celebrated the Providence “Varantian” Armenian Youth Federation (AYF) Chapter during its annual Varantian Ball. The V-Ball, as it is nicknamed, has been a beloved […]
PROVIDENCE, RI—In the once affluent part of Cranston, RI which borders on the south side of Providence is the historic Oakland Cemetery. Years ago this privately owned cemetery was the burial place of many immigrant […]
PROVIDENCE, RI – The 86th annual convention of the Armenian Youth Federation-Youth Organization of the Armenian Revolutionary Federation (AYF-YOARF) Eastern Region USA concluded in high spirits in the early hours of the morning Monday, December […]
CRANSTON, RI—On November 30, the Providence ARF “Kristapor” Gomidehoutiun celebrated the 129th anniversary of the Armenian Revolutionary Federation (ARF) and the 120th anniversary of the Hairenik newspaper at the Cranston Country Club. Providence ARF Chairman […]
By Jean Goshgarian Michael PROVIDENCE, RI – On November 21, the Armenian Relief Society (ARS) Ani chapter hosted a very special evening with husband and wife duo John and June Mangassarian, who captivated the audience […]
PROVIDENCE, RI—On October 26, 2019 under the auspices of His Eminence Archbishop Anoushavan Tanielian, the Providence community celebrated the 85th anniversary of Mourad Armenian School. The Mourad Armenian School has served as a cornerstone to […]
PROVIDENCE, RI—The Providence Armenian Revolutionary Federation (ARF) “Kristapor” Gomideh hosted the Khanasor Expedition/Shushi Liberation picnic on Sunday, September 29 at Sts. Vartanantz Church. The picnic followed the Divine Liturgy and was well attended, as many […]
Early Friday morning at the AYF Olympics, you see young folks with golf clubs and tennis bags gathering in the lobby waiting for the bus to the golf and tennis events. Friday morning has traditionally […]
PROVIDENCE, RI—The Providence Varantian AYF Chapter held its annual pep rally with a packed room full of current AYF juniors, seniors and alumni. Thursday’s event started with a meal provided by the chapter for its […]
PROVIDENCE, RI—Surrounded by his loving family, David Ayriyan, age 85, went to be with the Lord on Saturday, May 18, 2019. Born in Baku, David fled with his family when bloody pogroms by Azeri Turks […]
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