The year of 1918 could be year of death for the Armenian nation if by God’s will would not happen “the miracle of Sardarabad”.

On May 21, 1918 the Turkish army occupies the station and village of Sardarapat, creating a direct threat to Yerevan.

The Armenian regiments which left to the enemy the whole Western Armenia and Kars district almost without resistance, could not retreat any more. They had to either accept the battle with determination to win, or pass the enemy the remaining last handful of soil of the Homeland.

Armenians went into battle for their existence, dignity and freedom and ensured a historic victory.

On May 28 the Republic of Armenia was declared.

They say that in the days of the battle on the order of Catholicos of All the Armenians Gavorg 5th all the bells of the Holy Echmiadzin and other churches were ringing for saving Armenia.

KAREN ARSITAKESYAN