The Knights of Vartan is an Armenian fraternal service organization established by twelve visionary men to encourage its members to assume leadership roles in cultural, educational, religious, and charitable organizations and activities on the local, national and international level for the betterment of the Armenian nation worldwide. Click on Knights of Vartan for more details.
The Daughters of Vartan is an organization of women whose principles are based on Christian morality and good conduct. Its members are committed to contribute toward the intellectual development of Armenian women, cultivate nobility of character, perpetuate their cultural heritage, preserve the Armenian language, safeguard the sanctity of the Armenian home and nurture and promote ethnic values. Click on Daughters of Vartan for more details.
Armenians Gather in New York on 95th Anniversary for 25th "Times Square" Commemoration of the Armenian Genocide
Hundreds of eager Armenians from all over the East Coast and California crowded into Kavookjian Hall in New York on a drizzly Sunday afternoon, April 25, to observe the 95th anniversary of the Armenian Genocide. Intermittent rain compelled the organizers to forgo the traditional venue of Times Square in Mid-Manhattan and move to "Times Square on 2nd Avenue" for the exciting and well-attended event.
Acceptance speech of Dennis R. Papazian as national Grand Commander Knights of Vartan
July 11, 2010 - I want to thank all of you for the confidence you have placed in me by electing me the 34th Avak Sbarabed of the Knights of Vartan. I consider it an honor and a privilege, as well as a sacred obligation, to be entrusted with this exalted office which carries such heavy responsibilities. To succeed even in any small measure, however, I will need the support, cooperation, advice, good will, and prayers of all of you here. In other words, I am depending on you to help me get the job done. I certainly cannot do it all myself.
