Tehran (IP)—On October 22, 2024, representatives of minorities and religious groups met in Sarkis Church to discuss the support of the Iranian armed forces and the country's territorial integrity.

Mar Narsai Benjamin, the bishop of the East Assyrian Church, said: "It is hoped that God will grant wisdom and tact to all the world leaders so that they can manage their countries well and establish peace and tranquility.

He further pointed out that the good news of religion, all divine prophets are friendship, love, and living peacefully together. Those who sacrificed their lives for freedom, may their martyrdom be blessed and we offer our condolences to the leader of the revolution, the people of Iran, Lebanon and Palestine.

In addition, Pedram Soroshpour, a member of the Zoroastrian Association, said: "This world should be a purposeful and global world, and we must achieve this with religious foundations.

He said: "All of us with different religions must be united."

Referring to the richness of Iranian culture, Soroushpour stated: In the culture of Iranians, peace and reconciliation have always been a foundation, and the principle for peace and tranquility is based on endurance and stability.

Sarkis Davidian, the Armenian Catholic Bishop of Iran, also condemned Israel's attacks on Gaza and Lebanon and said: "Israel has disturbed the entire region and created many global concerns among nations."

He added: "Holy Quds is sacred for us because our Prophet was born there and they brought us peace and tranquility, they settled the Jews in the occupied lands and wanted to create problems for the people of this land."

Referring to the heinous crimes of the Zionist regime, the Catholic Armenian Bishop of Iran said: "This illegal regime wants to achieve its goals by massacring children. 

Davidian emphasized: "We condemn this because we are all children of God."