Tehran (IP) - The New Year, which is one of the biggest and happiest holidays for all Christians in the world and begins with the birth of Jesus Christ, was held last night (Friday) in the presence of a group of Christians in the Church of the Blessed Virgin Mary.

Iran PressIran news: On New Year's Eve, Christians worldwide go to church to thank God for the blessing, sustenance, health, and birth of Christ, put on new clothes, visit relatives, and give gifts to one another.

Armenians in Iran celebrate Christmas a few days later than other Christian communities on January 6 and 7. 

Iranian Christians have lived in peace with Muslims, Jews, and Zoroastrians since Shah Abbas Safavid until today.

They have a representative in the Iranian parliament. They have defended their homeland during the years of holy defense (Iran-Iraq war) by offering several martyrs and veterans alongside other compatriots.

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