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Iranpress: Iran Highlights Historic Ties to Christianity at Christmas Celebration

Iran Highlights Historic Ties to Christianity at Christmas Celebration

Wednesday, 07 January 2026 18:09

Saeed Jazari, chairman of the board of trustees of Ahl al-Bayt University in Tehran, underscored Iran’s deep historical connection to Christianity during a ceremony marking the birth of Jesus Christ, attended by domestic guests and foreign ambassadors in Tehran.

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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2026's Dawn in Tehran: A Celebration of Faith and Coexistence

Thursday, 01 January 2026 10:49

As the first light of the New Year broke over Tehran this Thursday, a unique and harmonious celebration began last night in the Iranian capital.

Iranpress: Hamas Extends Christmas Greetings to Palestinian Christians in Gaza

Hamas Extends Christmas Greetings to Palestinian Christians in Gaza

Wednesday, 31 December 2025 19:17

Hazem Qassem, spokesperson for the Islamic Resistance Movement Hamas, extended Christmas greetings to Palestinian Christians, particularly those in the Gaza Strip, stressing their shared suffering under Israel’s ongoing genocide in the besieged enclave despite ceasefire.

Iranpress: Nigeria; IMN Youth Join Christmas Services, Share Ayatollah Khamenei’s Message

Nigeria; IMN Youth Join Christmas Services, Share Ayatollah Khamenei’s Message

Friday, 26 December 2025 19:07

Members of the Youth Forum of the Islamic Movement in Nigeria, under the leadership of Sheikh Ibrahim Zakzaky, visited several churches across the country on Thursday, December 25, 2025.

Iranpress: Pope Condemns Gaza Crisis in First Christmas Sermon

Pope Condemns Gaza Crisis in First Christmas Sermon

Friday, 26 December 2025 13:19

In his inaugural Christmas address, Pope Leo XIV delivered a powerful condemnation of the ongoing humanitarian crisis in Gaza, calling for a ceasefire, humanitarian access, and renewed peace efforts.

Iranpress: Israeli Police Crack Down on Christmas Celebrations in Occupied Haifa

Israeli Police Crack Down on Christmas Celebrations in Occupied Haifa

Wednesday, 24 December 2025 17:59

Israeli police forces raided Christmas celebrations in the Wadi al-Nisnas neighbourhood of occupied Haifa, detaining several Palestinian Christians, including one individual dressed as Santa Claus, amid growing restrictions on religious gatherings.

Iranpress: MFA Spokesperson Extends Christmas Greetings to Christians Worldwide

MFA Spokesperson Extends Christmas Greetings to Christians Worldwide

Wednesday, 25 December 2024 11:27

Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman Esmaeil Baghaei wished Christians worldwide a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year in a post on X.

Iranpress: Podcast: Christian Iranians baptize for New Year

Podcast: Christian Iranians baptize for New Year

Sunday, 07 January 2024 17:59

Tabriz(IP)- New Year is a chance to start anew. It is full of possibilities and time when New Year’s resolutions are made. Therefore, Christians around the world usually hold baptism ceremony as they enter the fresh year. Christians in Iran also hold this religious ritual some six days after the New Year .Armenian-Iranian Christian folks in Tabriz have held baptism ceremony in Saint Sarkis Church. 206

Iranpress: Christmas under shadow of war in Gaza

Christmas under shadow of war in Gaza

Monday, 01 January 2024 11:18

Gaza (IP) - The war and destruction of Palestinian homes and infrastructures in the Gaza Strip continues with the beginning of the new year.

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