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2025-12-27 16:30
Tehran exemplifies peaceful coexistence among religions, governor-general says
TEHRAN – On the eve of the Christian New Year, Tehran Governor-General Mohammad Sadegh Motamedian visited a church in the capital, praising Iran -- and Tehran in particular -- as a model of peaceful coexistence among different religions.
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2025-12-09 17:15
Gevorgyan appreciates Iran for protecting cultural heritage of Armenians
TEHRAN--Chairwoman of the Tourism Committee of Armenia Lusine Gevorgyan has appreciated Iran for protecting cultural and historical heritages of Iranian Armenians.
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2025-12-03 17:36
Isfahan’s Vank Cathedral draws 500,000 visitors annually, Armenian council member says
TEHRAN - About 500,000 people visit Vank Cathedral in the Armenian district of [New] Jolfa in Isfahan each year, a member of the Armenian Caliphate Council of Isfahan said on Wednesday.
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2025-10-20 17:20
200,000 people tour West Azarbaijan museums in six months
TEHRAN—Head of West Azarbaijan Cultural Heritage, Tourism, and Handicrafts Department Morteza Safari said that 225,402 tourists visited the province’s museums during the first half of current Iranian year (March-September 2025).
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2025-10-10 17:09
‘Tehran rainbow of Iranian ethnicities, symbol of national unity’
TEHRAN — Tehran, as a symbol of cultural diversity, and national identity, holds immense potential to become one of Iran’s top cultural tourism destinations, Governor-General of Tehran said on Thursday during a visit to the historical Si-e Tir Street.
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2025-05-11 18:21
Restoration project launched in historical core of Tabriz
TEHRAN - A new project aimed at restoring and reorganizing parts of the historic core of Tabriz, once the capital of Persia during the early Safavid period, has officially begun.
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2025-01-05 17:46
From UNESCO tag to relocation: Tehran to host discussion on Chapel of Dzordzor
TEHRAN - A special meeting titled “The Chapel of Dzordzor: From Relocation to UNESCO Registration” is set to take place in Tehran, organized by the National Committee of Museums of Iran (ICOM).
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2025-01-03 16:57
Saint Sarkis Cathedral: a landmark of Armenian heritage in Tehran
TEHRAN - Saint Sarkis Cathedral stands as one of the most iconic landmarks of downtown Tehran, symbolizing the rich heritage of the Armenian community in Iran.
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2024-12-27 17:02
‘UNESCO-listed Armenian Monastic Ensembles in good condition’
TEHRAN – The director of the World Heritage base for the Armenian Monastic Ensembles of Iran has assured that its five UNESCO-registered churches and chapels are well-preserved and active.
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2024-12-24 18:41
By Afshin Majlesi
Jolfa: a journey through UNESCO heritage and nature’s splendor
JOLFA, East Azarbaijan – A photographer’s paradise, the Jolfa region, settled in the northwest corner of East Azarbaijan province, is a treasure trove of natural wonders, historical landmarks, and cultural heritage.
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2024-10-07 17:18
Armenian group visits historical sites in northwest Iran
TEHRAN - A group of Armenian nationals recently visited historical and religious sites in West Azarbaijan province as part of a familiarization tour organized by the provincial Department of Cultural Heritage and Tourism.
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2024-07-31 17:59
Tehran street leads visitors to unique blend of religious harmony
TEHRAN - Si-e Tir, a cobblestone one-way street stretching northward, is renowned as a unique reflection of religious diversity in the bustling heart of the Iranian capital.
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2024-05-29 23:17
World Council of Churches condemns Israel’s conduct in Gaza
The Rev Jerry Pillay, secretary-general of the group that represents 352 churches worldwide, said it “condemns all violations of international humanitarian law and norms related to the protection of civilians by Israeli forces”.
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2024-03-02 22:24
Intl. churches urged to stop “war of genocide”
Ramzi Khoury, the head of the Palestinian Committee for Church Affairs, has issued a plea to international institutions and churches to raise their voices against Israel’s “massacres” in Gaza, Wafa reports.
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2024-02-17 21:39
AME Church calls for end to all U.S. aid to Israel
The Council of Bishops of the African Methodist Episcopal Church has called on the United States to end its financial aid to Israel, saying the monthslong military campaign in Gaza amounts to “mass genocide.”
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2024-02-16 18:38
Dzordzor Chapel: where history and architecture converge in mesmerizing harmony
TEHRAN – Dzordzor Chapel, also known as the Chapel of the Holy Mother of God, is a lesser-known gem that captivates visitors with its historical significance and architectural beauty.
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2023-11-10 16:31
Vank Cathedral: A sip of Iran’s rich architectural culture in Isfahan
TEHRAN - The All Saviour’s Cathedral, locally known as Kelisa-ye Vank (“Vank Cathedral”) or the Church of the Saintly Sisters, is probably the most famous example of Christian religious architecture in the ancient city of Isfahan, known as “half the world”.
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2023-10-31 17:46
Iran seeks single UNESCO tag for historical mosques
TEHRAN – The Iranian tourism minister has said his ministry seeks to win a UNESCO label for a selection of its historical mosques.
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2023-10-24 17:15
By Afshin Majlesi
Gaza’s cultural gems at great risk
Israel’s constant actions in Gaza provide enough evidence to conclude that the Zionist regime is committing atrocities intended to kill innocent civilians.
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2023-09-26 18:11
19th-century synagogue undergoes restoration in Hamedan
TEHRAN—Work has begun to restore a Jewish synagogue located near Hamedan’s Ecbatana, which was once the capital of Medes and later the summer residence for Achaemenid kings.
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2023-08-29 18:12
Ancient educational complex, fortress and church under urgent restoration
TEHRAN—Urgent restoration works have commenced on a number of ancient properties, including an educational complex, fortress and a church located in northwest Iran.
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2023-08-05 22:30
Centuries-old churches undergo restoration in Isfahan village
TEHRAN – Teams of cultural heritage restorers have commenced work on Saint Mary Church of Khoyegan Oleia and Saint John Church of Khoyegan Oleia, which are named after the central Iranian village, located in Fereydunshahr county within Isfahan province.
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2023-07-15 21:00
Christian worshippers observe Badarak ritual in St. Thaddeus
TEHRAN – Hundreds of Christian worshippers and pilgrims have come together at St. Thaddeus, a UNESCO-designated church in northwest Iran, to observe their annual ritual of Badarak.
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2023-07-14 19:14
Seljuk-era mosque in Golpayegan to undergo restoration
TEHRAN – The centuries-old Jameh Mosque of Golpayegan will undergo a partial restoration work in the near future, a local tourism official has said.
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2023-06-13 19:40
Persian inscription identified on mosque mihrab in Russia
TEHRAN – A centuries-old inscription bearing a Persian poem has been identified in a mosque located in the Russian city of Derbent situated on the western shores of the Caspian Sea, in present-day Dagestan.
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2023-05-29 16:44
A journey through time: must-see churches for every traveler
Over the past millennia, Iran has witnessed many events, both social and technological, religious, cultural, etc. which have resulted in current differences of races, languages, religions, and cultural differences.
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2023-05-13 20:54
Architectural elements of 12 Tehran churches examined
TEHRAN – A team of cultural heritage experts has examined the architectural elements of 12 historical churches scattered across Tehran province.
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2023-04-09 18:37
12 top places to visit in western Iran
TEHRAN – Many foreign sightseers are traditionally attracted to Iran’s giant destinations in Isfahan, Shiraz, and Yazd, mainly situated in the central and southern parts of the country.
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2022-11-05 21:30
Ancient monastery, parallel with Iranian ones, found in UAE
TEHRAN - An ancient Christian monastery, similar to ones existing in Iran, has been discovered on an island off the coast of the United Arab Emirates, officials announced.
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2022-10-08 18:51
Wondering where to visit next? Here are six stunning religious sites in Iran
TEHRAN—Historical places of worship around the world tend to appear on the bucket lists of many travelers. If you think just because it is a Muslim-majority country, you are going to find only gorgeous mosques here, you are wrong!