This book tells about the history of the Armenian Apostolic Church, showing it through the prism of the history of the Armenian people. It covers the period from the emergence of the Armenians to the present day. The author makes it clear how the Christian destiny of Armenia is intertwined into a single thread with the historical destiny. According to the author: “The big book of the history of Armenia contains many pages of suffering. And yet, despite all these trials, which could seriously threaten the survival of the people, the Armenians not only survived all the vicissitudes of their history, but also created one of the most unique and interesting civilizations. The strength that strengthened their spirit helped them rise to the top every time. legs, to remain faithful to their cultural identity and defend it even at the cost of blood, the Armenians found in the Christian faith. Since the 4th century, Christianity has become a real cementing principle of the spirituality of the nation. During many centuries of the absence of statehood and subordination to the power of non-Christian powers, the only authority for the people was the Armenian Apostolic Church, which united and guided them, sharing the fate of its flock both in the historical homeland and in the diaspora." Written vividly and vividly, the book addresses to the widest circle of readers interested in the history of the Church and the Armenian people. The author of the book is Giovanni Guaita - an Italian writer. He studied in Geneva, Florence, Moscow and St. Petersburg. He has been studying Orthodoxy for almost 20 years. Previously, he wrote the book “Human Life: The Meeting of Heaven and Earth,” consisting of conversations with Catholicos of All Armenians Karekin I.