Parish News

STS. VARTANANTZ ARMENIAN FEST RI DRAWS HUNDREDS TO RHODES ON THE PAWTUXET

On Saturday–Sunday, November 8–9, Sts. Vartanantz Church held Armenian Fest RI 2025 at Rhodes on the Pawtuxet. Hundreds attended to enjoy traditional Armenian food, music, and dance. The Peter “Doc” Bedrosian Hourly Raffle and a silent auction kept guests engaged throughout both days, while the band played traditional Armenian music for dancing. The Hamazkayin Artsakh Dance Ensemble—junior and senior groups—performed to enthusiastic applause.