Armenia At Arms for Christianity | 451AD-460AD

A.D. History Podcast - A podcast by Paul K. DiCostanzo, Patrick Foote

Armenia in the Battle of Avarayr in 451AD stands in history as the first major military defense for the faith of Christianity. This remarkable event saw the largely professional force fielded by the Sassanid Persians square off against the largely militia composed army of the Armenians.