It is necessary to maintain correct ideas about system of values in  Armenian people - Garegin II 

ArmInfo.It is necessary to maintain correct ideas about the system of values, about the  Motherland, about the Armenian Apostolic Church and about the  historical past in the Armenian people. This was stated by Catholicos  of All Armenians Garegin II during the solemn liturgy dedicated to  the Day of Remembrance of the Holy Priests of the Ghevondians.

According to the report of the Chancellery of the Mother See of  Etchmiadzin, in his speech the Patriarch noted that the holiday is a  special indicator of the perception of the exemplary image of the  Armenian clergyman, the rethinking of his mission and selfless  service to the people. His Holiness emphasized that the day of  remembrance of the Holy Priests Ghevondyan is another occasion to  recall how one can strengthen the Armenian state and contribute to  the well-being and security of the Homeland. "Only in this way can we  strengthen the spirit of solidarity in society, protect national  interests and fundamental rights both within the country and abroad.  In order to achieve these goals, we first of all need great  dedication and courage, high consciousness and commitment to serving  the nation and the homeland," said the Catholicos of All Armenians,  calling on the clergy to serve and act like the Ghevondian priests,  to be a shining example for people with their words and example, to  be very attentive so that not only the achievements of the centuries  are not wasted, but also the glory of the ancestors is multiplied  with new achievements for the benefit of the people and the homeland.

Therefore, the Patriarch continued, in order to keep the Armenian  people strong in their spiritual identity and national character, as  well as to ensure the unity and bright future of the people, it is  necessary to strengthen and protect the holy faith in God.

About 250 priests took part in the solemn liturgy.

During the Battle of Avarayr, the Ghevondian priests marched at the  head of the Armenian army and with their fiery words inspired the  soldiers, conveyed strength and spirit to the heroes who stood up to  fight the Persian army for the independence of their homeland and the  Church of Christ.

The eldest in age was the priest Ghevond. Along with his name,  Armenian chroniclers mention the names of Catholicos Joseph, Bishops  Sahak Rshtuni and Tatik Baseni, priests Mushegh, Arshen and Samvel,  deacons Abraham and Kajajn.

After the battle, the Persian king Yazdegerd took revenge on the  heroes: the brave priests were killed by his order. The Armenian  Apostolic Church celebrates the memory of the Holy Priests of Ghevond  on the Tuesday preceding the True Maslenitsa (Bun Barekendan), which  corresponds to February 25.