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The Battle of Avarayr: St. Vartan and Armenia's Faith
In 451 AD, on the plains of Avarayr in what is now northwestern Iran, a small Armenian army faced the might of the Sasanian Persian Empire. Led by Vartan Mamikonian, the sparapet or commander-in-chief, they fought not for territory but for the right to remain Christian. This episode goes deep into the battle itself, the political and religious context under Yazdegerd II, the role of the Armenian nakharar nobility, and the aftermath that saw the Edict of Nvarsak guarantee religious freedom. We also look at how St. Vartan and the battle became a defining symbol of Armenian identity, celebrated…
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