The article examines the articles of Fr. Gh. Alishan dedicated to M. Khorenatsi. The focus is on the circumstance that the scientist and poet Fr. Gh. Alishan was one of the first who rethought and overestimated the exceptional role and significance of the unique personality of M. Khorenatsi and his “History of Armenia” in the matter of preserving the identity, statehood and dignity of the Armenian people. Turning to the past, Alishan aimed to present generations an example of worthy deeds and instill in them political ideals, a sense of pride and self-awareness. Now this remains topical as before..