The Battle of Avarayr in 451 and the Rebellion of Vardan Mamikonian
On May 26, 451, on the field of Avarayr, the Armenian army led by Vardan Mamikonian fought against Sasanian Iran for the sake of the Christian faith. According to Yeghishe and Ghazar Parpetsi, the battle ended in a military defeat, but the Armenians preserved their faith.