Hamazkayin Educational & Cultural Society

History

The Hamazkayin Educational and Cultural Society, was founded in Cairo, Egypt, on May 28, 1928, by three prominent members of the Armenian Revolutionary Federation, Ungers Levon Shant, Nigol Aghpalian and Hamo Ohanjanian.

The  Hamazkayin is an internationally based organization with chapters in the Middle East, Europe, North and South America, Australia and Armenia. In the Eastern US, there are eight chapters - Chicago, Detroit, Boston, Providence, New York, New Jersey, Philadelphia and Washington, D.C. The Hamazkayin Central Executive is headquartered in Beirut, Lebanon. Its official literary journal, “PAPKIN,” is published quarterly.

Mission

The basic premise of the organization is to nurture, safeguard and promote the Armenian language, cultural values, traditions and education throughout the Armenian Diaspora and Armenia.

Hamazkayin Providence Chapter

The Providence Chapter was founded on October 25, 1994, through the efforts of Kevork Vichabian and its first chairperson, Margaret Stepanian.   Since that time, the local chapter has effectively sponsored a number of cultural/education events and is a productive addition to the Sts. Vartanantz Church community.   The Pastor and Board of Trustees generously allows the chapter to use the church facilities for its monthly meetings and community events. 

When Does The Hamazkayin Meet?

The Hamazkayin meets once a month, typically on Thursday evenings.

Who May I Contact In Order To Join?

Please contact Margaret Stepanian - email at mstepanian@ri.courts.gov  for more information.

Please visit the Hamazkayin official website at www.hamazkayin.com .