Notes on Christianity in Iran
Islam is the majority religion in Iran
but there is a sizeable Christian population. Here are
some images I found.
| Armenian Church in Tehran 2004 2004-12-28
/ 19:53:52 Tehran, Dec 28, IRNA -- On the
New Christian Year's Eve the Armenians in Iran
gather in the church to observe the special
religious rituals. Photo shows a view of
2326/1432 Photo by IRNA
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Photo: IRNA
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Photo: IRNA
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2004-12-28
/ 19:54:22 Tehran, Dec 28, IRNA -- The
Christians consider the evergreen cypress tree as
a symbol of strength and eternity. On the New
Year's Eve, the Armenians in Iran annually light
candles and pray for establishment of peace and
friendship throughout the world. Photo shows a
few Armenians lighting candles 2326/1432 Photo by
IRNA
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| 2004-12-28 /
19:54:37 Tehran, Dec 28, IRNA -- The church
bells will chime across the nation to mark the
arrival of the New Christian Year. An Armenian
boy is seen crossing hands and praying for the
appearance of Jesus Christ (AS) on the New Year's
Eve. 2326/1432 Photo by IRNA |
Photo: IRNA
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Photo: IRNA
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2004-12-28 / 20:01:22 Tehran, Dec
28, IRNA -- The church bells will chime across
the nation to mark the arrival of the New
Christian Year. Photo shows the domes of a church
2326/1432 Photo by IRNA |
| 2004-12-28 /
19:55:52 Tehran, Dec 28, IRNA -- The church
bells will chime across the nation to mark the
arrival of the New Christian Year. A gathering at
an Armenian church is seen on the New Years Eve
as the participants pray to the Lord for
prosperity in the coming year. 2326/1432 Photo by
IRNA Note the use of Oriental carpets in the
aisle. JBOC
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Photo: IRNA
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Saint Stepanous Church in East Azarbaijan province
ICCO Repairing Christian Churches in Iran
SOUTHWEST ASIA Iranian News
Oriental Rugs the O'Connell Notes
Copyright Barry O'Connell 2004 - 2008.
Last revised: January 31, 2008.
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