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Iranpress: Iranian Armenians Celebrate New Year 2026 Alongside Christmas Festivities

Iranian Armenians Celebrate New Year 2026 Alongside Christmas Festivities

Monday, 05 January 2026 20:20

Marking the birth of Jesus Christ, the Armenian community in Iran welcomed the New Year 2026 by cleaning churches, decorating Christmas trees, preparing gifts, and visiting the families of martyrs, veterans, and former prisoners of the Sacred Defense era.

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Tehran Opens 'Saint Mary' Metro Station to Public

Saturday, 29 November 2025 21:06

The inauguration of the 'Maryam-e-Moqaddas' (Saint Mary) Metro station on Saturday expands the capital's rail network and represents interfaith respect within the city's public transportation.

Iranpress: "Maryam-E Moghaddas" (Saint Mary) Metro Station to Open in Tehran

"Maryam-E Moghaddas" (Saint Mary) Metro Station to Open in Tehran

Tuesday, 21 October 2025 19:41

The upcoming Maryam-e-Moghaddas (Saint Mary) Metro Station on Tehran’s Line 6 is set to become a powerful symbol of Iran’s interfaith harmony, moving beyond its core function of easing urban transit. Project Manager Mr. Fatholizadeh confirmed the naming honors the station’s location near a major church and serves as a direct gesture of gratitude for the loyalty and sacrifices of the nation’s Christian compatriots, thereby challenging external narratives of religious discord.

Iranpress: Eastern Assyrian Church Bishop: No One Dares to Attack Iranian Territory

Eastern Assyrian Church Bishop: No One Dares to Attack Iranian Territory

Wednesday, 23 October 2024 08:07

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.

Iranpress: Tehran Christians Gather to Celebrate Feast of the Assumption

Tehran Christians Gather to Celebrate Feast of the Assumption

Sunday, 18 August 2024 19:47

In a vibrant display of faith and tradition, Armenian Christians in Tehran gathered today to celebrate the Feast of the Assumption, a significant event in the Christian calendar.

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Iran's Armenian hold new year celebration at St Sarkis Church of Tabriz

Sunday, 07 January 2024 13:02

Tabriz(IP): The ceremony of baptism and the new year of Orthodox Armenian Christians was held in the Saint Sarkis Church of Tabriz, the capital of East Azerbaijan province.

Iranpress: 3K Armenians attend Chaldiran for Badarak Religious Ceremony

3K Armenians attend Chaldiran for Badarak Religious Ceremony

Saturday, 01 July 2023 22:10

(IP) - The 69th Badarak Religious Ceremony in Kara Kilise will be held with 3,000 Armenians worldwide in the Monastery of St Thaddeus.

Iranpress: Armenians celebrate Christmas in Vank Church, Isfahan

Armenians celebrate Christmas in Vank Church, Isfahan

Sunday, 08 January 2023 11:28

Isfahan (IP) - Vank Church of Isfahan hosts Armenians for Christmas celebrations and religious ceremonies.

Iranpress: Iran congratulates birth anniv. of Jesus Christ

Iran congratulates birth anniv. of Jesus Christ

Monday, 26 December 2022 09:10

Tehran (IP) - The Iranian Ministry of Foreign Affairs congratulated the birth anniversary of Jesus Christ (AS) to the Christians of Iran and the world.

Iranpress: Religious minorities free to worship in Iran

Religious minorities free to worship in Iran

Sunday, 16 January 2022 17:44

Religious minorities in Iran are free to perform their religious duties and Iran is home to a significant number of Christians and Jews.

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